West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 43: Removing rape and incest exception to obtain abortion in WV
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 43 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Removing rape and incest exception to obtain abortion in WV. Primary sponsor: Patricia Rucker (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): To Health and Human Resources.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Rucker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Mike Azinger | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“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 Health and Human Resources
- Introduced in Senate
- To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
- Filed for introduction