The proposed bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by introducing a new article that prohibits the use of what it terms "woke words and agendas" in government communications. Specifically, it mandates that all state offices, departments, boards, and commissions refrain from using exclusionary or sexist language in their official documents, websites, literature, and in-person communications. The bill outlines specific terms that should be replaced with more traditional, female-affirming alternatives, such as substituting "pregnant people" with "pregnant women" and "chestfeeding" with "breastfeeding."

The bill is set to take effect on June 1, 2025, and emphasizes the intention to eliminate what it considers inappropriate language from state government communications. The language changes proposed in the bill reflect a significant shift in how gender-related terms are addressed in official state communications, aiming to reinforce traditional gender identities in the context of maternal and reproductive health.

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Introduced Version: 1-8-1