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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to amend required courses of education to include human growth and development related to pregnancy and human development inside the womb; required methods of presenting this instruction and adding a human growth and development curriculum to be known as the "Baby Olivia Act"; and to authorize the Attorney General to sue for any violation of the "Baby Olivia Act".
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Baby Olivia Act," mandates the inclusion of human growth and development education in West Virginia public schools, starting in the third grade and continuing in the fifth and eighth grades. This curriculum will cover human biology related to pregnancy and development inside the womb, and must incorporate a high-definition ultrasound video of fetal development and a video called "Meet Baby Olivia" which details fertilization and every stage of development until birth. The bill also authorizes the Attorney General to file lawsuits for any violations of this new "Baby Olivia Act" to protect the health and well-being of West Virginia residents.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Education (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4100&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4100%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4100 |
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