This bill seeks to amend the Code of West Virginia by prohibiting the provision of hormone therapy as a medical treatment for minors under the age of 18. Specifically, it removes the allowance for "hormonal therapy," also referred to as "hormone blockers," in any circumstance, even when prescribed for severe gender dysphoria. The bill maintains that physicians may not provide irreversible gender reassignment surgery or gender-altering medication to minors, with certain exceptions for individuals with medically verifiable disorders of sex development or other specific medical conditions.

The bill defines key terms such as "biological sex," "gender," and "gender transition," and outlines the conditions under which medical professionals may provide treatment to minors. However, it explicitly states that hormonal therapy is not permitted, regardless of the circumstances. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on January 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 30-3-20, 30-14-17