CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)—An amendment to a proposed abortion bill that would create exceptions for rape and incest has passed in the West Virginia House of Delegates.
In a 46-43 vote, the House passed an amendment sponsored by John Hardy (R-Berkeley) that would allow abortions in the case of rape or incest if the following criteria are met:
- The patient is a victim of sexual assault or incest
- A report is made to a qualified law enforcement officer
- The licensed medical professional determines that the probable gestational age of a fetus has not exceeded 14 weeks
- The licensed medical professional complies with the provisions of §16-2R-5
The House is now finished with amendments to HB 302. Final debate and a vote will follow shortly.
