Delegate Elias Coop-Gonzalez has introduced House Bill 2151, a bold legislative effort aimed at ensuring future medical professionals in West Virginia are fully educated on what he and supporters describe as the latest life-saving, evidence-based practices—including abortion pill reversal, miscarriage care, ectopic pregnancy treatment, and perinatal hospice.
HB 2151 would require all publicly-funded medical schools in the state to include instruction on these procedures as part of their standard curriculum. The bill emphasizes the importance of informed consent and comprehensive education for medical students, particularly in areas involving high-risk pregnancies and life-affirming interventions.
Central to the bill is the inclusion of “abortion pill reversal,” a controversial but increasingly discussed medical procedure involving the administration of high-dose progesterone to potentially counteract the effects of mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions. While the method is not universally accepted within the broader medical community, supporters—including the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists—believe it offers a vital option for women who change their minds after initiating a chemical abortion.
The bill also mandates training in the treatment of ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages—two critical areas of maternal health where early and accurate medical intervention is often life-saving. Additionally, HB 2151 promotes perinatal hospice care, a compassionate approach that supports families who receive life-limiting diagnoses for their unborn child. According to the bill’s findings, such care improves mental health outcomes and helps parents navigate grief in a more supportive environment.
Del. Coop-Gonzalez’s legislation seeks to ground these mandates in a pro-life philosophy, asserting that life begins at fertilization and that medical professionals should be equipped to honor and protect life whenever possible. The bill underscores the role of publicly-funded institutions in shaping the next generation of healthcare providers and holds these schools accountable by tying compliance to potential state funding reviews.
By advancing HB 2151, Coop-Gonzalez continues to promote a legislative agenda centered on pro-life values, informed medical care, and ethical responsibility. The bill reflects his commitment to expanding knowledge of alternative care methods that prioritize both mother and child, while upholding West Virginia’s broader cultural and moral convictions.
