West Virginia § 16-66-1 - 16-66-1. Definitions.
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§ 16-66-1. 16-66-1. Definitions.
The following terms are defined:
"Abortion industry organization" means any organization that performs, prescribes, refers for, encourages or promotes abortion as an option for a pregnant woman, or owns, operates, or manages a facility where abortions are performed and prescribed.
"Organization" means the entire legal entity, including any entity or affiliate that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such an entity.
"Pregnancy help organization" means an organization that seeks to provide a range of services to pregnant women. Pregnancy help organizations do not perform, prescribe, refer for or encourage abortion, as defined above, nor do they affiliate with any organization that performs, prescribes, refers for, or encourages abortion. Pregnancy help organizations include, but are not limited to, organizations traditionally known as "crisis pregnancy organizations," maternity homes, adoption agencies, and social services agencies that provide material support and other assistance to pregnant women.
"Management agency" means an organization that contracts with the Bureau for Public Health, or department thereof to manage the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program.
"Subcontractor" means a pregnancy help organization that contracts with the management agency to provide Pregnancy Support Program services to individuals.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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