West Virginia Senate Bill SR35

West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/18/25
• Enrolled: 3/19/25
• Passed: 3/19/25

Caption

Recognizing WV Mothers and Babies Support Program for its outstanding achievements

Summary

Senate Resolution 35 is a commemorative resolution recognizing the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Support Program (WVMBSP) for its work during the 2023-2024 program year. The resolution highlights the program’s expansion of services to all 55 counties, its support for 11,858 women and babies, and the role of 49 Pregnancy Help Organization locations, including pregnancy care centers, maternity homes, and social service agencies. It also notes program-funded resources such as diapers, car seats, cribs, prenatal vitamins, hygiene supplies, parenting education, and other assistance for families. The resolution further praises related efforts such as facility expansions, medical clinic upgrades, fatherhood programming, legal compliance training, and site visits intended to ensure quality and accountability. It directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to the WVMBSP team. As a Senate resolution, it does not change substantive law or create new legal requirements; it is a formal expression of support and appreciation for the program and its partners.

Impact

SR35 has no direct effect on state statutes, regulations, or appropriations. It is a nonbinding Senate resolution that formally recognizes the WV Mothers and Babies Support Program and the organizations involved in providing pregnancy, parenting, and family-support services. Its practical impact is symbolic, elevating the program’s visibility and publicly endorsing the work of pregnancy help organizations, maternity homes, and related community partners.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive. The bill was adopted unanimously in the Senate, with 31 yeas and 0 nays, indicating broad support and little to no opposition. The text itself is celebratory, emphasizing successful service expansion, client gratitude, and the dedication of staff and community partners.

Contention

There is no recorded committee debate or floor controversy in the provided materials, and the unanimous vote suggests no significant opposition. The only potential area of broader policy sensitivity is the resolution’s support for pregnancy help organizations and life-affirming services, which can sometimes be debated in other contexts, but no such dispute appears in the available discussion or voting history for SR35.