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 a "woman" is defined as an adult human female, and a "man" as an adult human male, with similar definitions for "girl" and "boy." The bill emphasizes that there are only two biological sexes, male and female, and explicitly states that "gender identity" should not be used as a synonym for "sex." Additionally, it allows for the substitution of the term "gender" with "sex" in existing laws and regulations.

The bill also outlines provisions for maintaining single-sex environments in various public settings, such as athletics and restrooms, asserting that these distinctions do not constitute discrimination. It mandates that any data collection related to sex by public entities must categorize individuals strictly as male or female, as defined in the bill. Furthermore, the bill includes a severability clause, ensuring 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