Restricting abortion pill endangers health, safety and freedom

By: Paula Kaufman

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 619

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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West Virginia’s Legislature has advanced Senate Bill 173, a law blocking the most common abortion medications — mifepristone and misoprostol — by mail. Under the proposal, individuals could face 3 to 10 years in prison. Providers risk losing their medical licenses for prescribing them across state lines. The intent is to close the so‑called “loophole” for women accessing abortion pills from out‑of‑state prescribers or telehealth services.

Sen. Chris Rose, R-Monongalia, the bill’s lead …

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