The proposed bill introduces the "West Virginia Women's Bill of Rights," which aims to clarify and standardize laws regarding sex discrimination and the definitions of sex-based terms within the state. It establishes that a "woman" is defined as an adult human female, and a "man" as an adult human male, with similar definitions for "girl" and "boy." The bill emphasizes that "sex" is a biological classification at birth, distinct from "gender identity," and asserts that there are only two sexes. It also allows for the substitution of the term "gender" with "sex" in existing laws and clarifies that individuals with differences in sex development are not classified as a third sex.

Additionally, the bill permits the establishment of single-sex environments in public entities, such as sports and facilities, to maintain safety and privacy, while ensuring that such provisions do not violate anti-discrimination laws. It mandates that any data collection related to sex by state entities must categorize individuals strictly as male or female, as defined in the bill. The legislation includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the act is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will still stand.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-67-1, 16-67-2, 16-67-3, 16-67-4, 16-67-5, 16-67-6