The bill amends the West Virginia Code 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 or administering gender-altering medications or performing gender reassignment surgeries on minors. The bill defines "gender-altering medication" and "gender reassignment surgery," and establishes that any violations will lead to the immediate revocation of the professional licenses of the offending practitioners. It also allows individuals harmed by these practices to seek legal relief, including the ability to file claims within a specified timeframe.

In addition to these prohibitions, the bill introduces new sections that mandate proposed legislative rules regarding telehealth practices to include restrictions on prescribing gender-altering medications. It removes any existing exemptions to these prohibitions and grants the Attorney General the authority to enforce compliance with the new regulations. The bill specifies that its provisions will take effect on varying dates, with some starting on August 1, 2025, and others on January 1, 2024. Overall, the legislation aims to limit access to gender transition-related medical interventions for minors while providing a framework for enforcement and legal recourse.

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