The proposed bill introduces the "West Virginia Women's Bill of Rights," which aims to clarify and standardize laws regarding sex discrimination and the definitions of sex-based terms within the state. It establishes that the act applies to any classification based on sex by the state and defines key terms such as "woman," "man," "girl," and "boy," emphasizing that sex is determined biologically at birth. The bill also stipulates that the term "gender" should be replaced with "sex" in state law, reinforcing the distinction between biological sex and gender identity.

Additionally, the bill outlines provisions for maintaining single-sex environments in various public settings, such as athletics and facilities, without violating anti-discrimination laws. It mandates that any data collection related to sex must categorize individuals strictly as male or female, as defined in the act, while allowing for the collection of additional data points. The bill includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will still stand.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-67-1, 16-67-2, 16-67-3, 16-67-4, 16-67-5, 16-67-6