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HB4105 • 2026
To provide requirements relating to education of students and young adults about unplannned pregnancy options
To provide requirements relating to education of students and young adults about unplannned pregnancy options
Education
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-01-14
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To House Health and Human Resources
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2026-01-14
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Introduced in House
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2026-01-14
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To Health and Human Resources then Education
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2026-01-14
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
To provide requirements relating to education of students and young adults about unplannned pregnancy options
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HB 4105 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Introduced Version House Bill 4105 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2026 REGULAR SESSION Introduced House Bill 4105 By Delegate Coop-Gonzalez [Introduced January 14, 2026; referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources then Education] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §18-5-55, relating to the establishment of the Adoption Education Act; providing requirements relating to the education of students and young adults about unplanned pregnancy options, including adoption as an option; providing for the education about current adoption practices; and providing for adoption resources. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 5. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. §18-5-55. Adoption Education Act. (a) Implementation . – An educational institution under the general supervision, governance, or control of the West Virginia State Board of Education, or the board of regents of any public university in this state, shall provide information explaining current adoption practices and where to find resources and support in the state of West Virginia wherever and whenever contraception is discussed or dispensed or both, or sexually transmitted diseases or sexually transmitted infection are discussed or tested for, or both. (b) Family life and sex education; legislative policy . – The Legislature of West Virginia believes that the primary responsibility for family life and sex education, including moral responsibility, rests upon the home and the church and the schools can only complement and supplement those standards which are established in the family. The decision as to whether or not any program in family life and sex education is to be introduced in the schools is a matter for determination at the local district level by the local school board of duly selected representative of the people of the community. If such program is adopted, the legislature believes that such a program should include instruction relating to available adoption resources and current adoption practices in the United States as a means of providing for the well-being of a child and information pertaining to the Safe Haven Act, found in §49-4-201. (c) Enactment . – The superintendent of the West Virginia Department of Education shall ensure the requirements of this section are included in the West Virginia health content standards. (d) Effective date . – This legislation will take effect on July 1, 2026. (e) Conflicts . – All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to establish the Adoption Education Act; providing requirements relating to the education of students and young adults about unplanned pregnancy options, including adoption as an option; providing for the education about current adoption practices; and providing for adoption resources. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: