Bill Removing Rape, Incest Exceptions for Abortion Reintroduced to West Virginia Legislature

Bill removing rape, incest exceptions for abortion reintroduced to West Virginia Legislature

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- A bill that would eliminate current exceptions allowing abortion in cases of rape and incest was reintroduced on the first day of the West Virginia legislative session. Senator Patricia Rucker, of Jefferson County, brought back the highly controversial bill on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. According to the West Virginia Legislature, the [...]

Bill removing rape & incest exceptions for abortion reintroduced to West Virginia Legislature

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- A bill that would eliminate current exceptions allowing abortion in cases of rape and incest was reintroduced on the first day of the West Virginia legislative session. Senator Patricia Rucker, of Jefferson County, brought back the highly controversial bill earlier today, Wednesday, January 14, 2026. According to the WV Legislature, the [...]