HB49Introduced in the House of Delegates
Public Health - Abortion (Heartbeat Bill)
Introduced by Ric Metzgar, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring that an abortion be performed by a physician, rather than a qualified provider; repealing certain provisions of law related to State interference with an abortion, regulations related to abortion, and liability or criminal punishment for qualified providers who perform an abortion; prohibiting a physician from knowingly performing, inducing, or attempting to perform or induce an abortion under certain circumstances and subject to certain exceptions; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/19 at 2:30 p.m.
March 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Health
Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/19 at 2:30 p.m.
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