West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 173: Prohibiting abortifacients
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 173 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibiting abortifacients. Primary sponsor: Chris Rose (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Rose | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Kevan Bartlett | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Brian Helton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Mark Maynard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Patricia Rucker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Willis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Judiciary
- To Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- House received Senate message
- Ordered to House
- Weld title amendment adopted
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 71)
- Rucker amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Weld #3 amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Weld #2 amendments adopted (Voice vote)
- Tarr amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Read 3rd time
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