Prohibiting abortifacients

SB 599 prohibits the use of abortifacients (drugs intended to cause an abortion) in West Virginia, except in medical emergencies that pose a serious risk to a patient's life or major bodily functions. The bill imposes criminal penalties for prescribing, sending, or dispensing abortifacients within the state and allows for revocation of medical licenses for violating healthcare providers. It also requires informed consent for abortions in medical emergencies and mandates the state health department to publish public information and operate a hotline on abortion services. This bill directly affects healthcare providers, pharmacies, and entities involved in distributing abortion-related medications.