The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to impose strict regulations on medical practices related to gender transition for individuals under 18 years of age. It explicitly prohibits allopathic and osteopathic physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses from prescribing gender-altering medications or performing gender reassignment surgeries on minors. The bill establishes clear definitions for terms such as "gender altering medication," "gender reassignment surgery," and "gender transition," while affirming that individuals are classified as either male or female, with specific considerations for those with congenital conditions. Exceptions to these prohibitions are made for individuals with medically verifiable disorders of sex development and for necessary treatments to address health risks.

The legislation also outlines severe consequences for violations, including the immediate revocation of the professional licenses of practitioners who engage in prohibited practices. It provides avenues for legal relief for affected individuals, allowing them to seek compensatory damages and injunctive relief, with specified timelines for filing claims. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2025, following its passage on April 12, 2025, and includes a severability clause to maintain the enforceability of remaining provisions should any part be deemed unconstitutional.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 30-3-20, 30-14-17, 30-3E-20, 30-7-15f
Committee Substitute: 30-1-26, 30-3-20, 30-14-17, 30-3E-20, 30-7-15f
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 30-1-26, 30-3-20, 30-14-17, 30-3E-20, 30-7-15f