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West Virginia SB841

HEALTHCAREINTRODUCED

Prohibiting state entities from promoting or engaging in any activity related to sexual orientation or gender transitioning

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state government entities from promoting or facilitating discussions, policies, programs, or medical procedures related to sexual orientation or gender transitioning; defining terms; prohibiting use of state funds for such purposes; establishing enforcement mechanisms; and providing for penalties.

Legislative Session

active

2025 Regular Session

Selected quotes

(a) No state government entity shall engage in, promote, or facilitate discussions, training, curriculum development, or policies related to sexual orientation or gender transitioning.

(b) No state funds shall be used to support any medical, psychological, or educational program that includes gender transitioning or sexual orientation discussions.

(c) No state entity shall offer referrals, funding, or resources for gender transition-related treatments, including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, or surgical procedures.

(d) No public school, university, or state-funded institution shall allow materials, books, instructional programs, or presentations that promote or facilitate discussions on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Links

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History

DateAction
2025-03-20Filed for introduction
2025-03-20To Judiciary
2025-03-20Introduced in Senate
2025-03-20To Judiciary