The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish strict regulations regarding gender transition procedures for individuals under 18 years of age. It introduces definitions for terms such as "gender altering medication" and "gender reassignment surgery," and explicitly prohibits healthcare providers, including physicians and advanced practice registered nurses, from administering these services to minors. The bill also removes any existing exemptions to these prohibitions and mandates that violations will lead to the immediate revocation of the professional licenses of the involved healthcare providers. Additionally, it requires that proposed legislative rules for telehealth practices include a ban on prescribing or dispensing gender altering medication.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the definition of "gender transition" and asserts that there are only two sexes, male and female, while allowing for certain medical services for minors with medically verifiable congenital disorders of sex development (DSD) or specific health issues. It outlines the legal consequences for violations, including the ability for individuals to seek compensatory damages and injunctive relief, with specified timelines for claims. The provisions related to gender reassignment surgery and gender altering medication are set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and the bill includes a severability clause to maintain the enforceability of remaining provisions if any part is found 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