The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bipartisan bill Tuesday requiring certain opioid treatment programs to offer long-acting reversible contraceptives.
House Bill 4196 mandates that patients receiving methadone or suboxone treatment at licensed facilities be offered long-term birth control as part of the program’s services.
The legislation also requires programs to provide non-coercive counseling tailored to a patient’s lifestyle, health needs, and personal preferences, ensuring informed decisions about contraceptive options.
If a facility lacks a licensed healthcare provider trained to insert the contraceptive, it must establish a referral system to ensure access.
The bill passed with an 83-5 bipartisan vote, while eleven Republican delegates did not vote. It now moves to the Senate for approval.