Bill > HB2466

This bill aims to prohibit healthcare providers from administering gender-altering medications or performing irreversible gender reassignment surgeries to individuals under 18 years old in West Virginia. The bill defines key terms such as "biological sex" (based on reproductive characteristics at birth), "gender" (psychological and social aspects), and "gender transition" (changing from identifying with one's biological sex to another). It specifically bans puberty blockers, testosterone or estrogen treatments at supraphysiologic doses, and surgical procedures related to gender reassignment for minors. The bill does allow exceptions for medical treatments related to disorders of sex development, treating medical conditions caused by previous procedures, or addressing imminent health risks. Notably, the bill completely prohibits hormonal therapy or "hormone blockers" for minors, even in cases of severe gender dysphoria, regardless of previous provisions that allowed such treatments under specific medical and parental consent conditions. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on January 1, 2024, and apply to both osteopathic and other physicians in the state.

Health and Social Services

http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2466&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill