The proposed bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by introducing a new article that prohibits the use of "woke words" and agendas in state government communications. Specifically, it mandates that all state offices, departments, boards, and commissions eliminate exclusionary and sexist language from their official documents, websites, literature, and in-person interactions. The bill outlines specific terms that must 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 importance of using language that aligns with its objectives of promoting traditional gender terminology. The legislation reflects a broader effort to reshape government communication by removing what it deems as "woke" language, thereby reinforcing conventional definitions and roles associated with women in the context of pregnancy and motherhood.

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Introduced Version: 1-8-1