CHARLESTON, WV: "Since Roe V. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, nearly a week ago, there has been no clear-cut answer about what the abortion laws are right now in West Virginia. “We’ve released our memo because we want to make sure that there’s no confusion about the current state of affairs in West Virginia,” said Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. The memo by Morrisey said he would uphold the laws on the books in West Virginia, dating back to 1849, making abortion a felony for the patient and doctor. He still thinks lawmakers need to act quickly to create clarity.

“We’re prepared to work with the legislature in any way to save as many lives as humanly and legally as possible,” Morrisey said. Today, Governor Jim Justice agreed and said he plans to call for a special session. Legal challenges have already been filed by the ACLU on behalf of the Women’s Health Center of West Virginia. Moving forward with charges would be up to county prosecutors, and its clear even with Morrisey’s memo, there is still gray area."

https://www.localdvm.com/news/local-news/west-virginia/west-virginia-lawmakers-to-provide-clarity-on-roe-v-wade/