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WV HB4356
WV HB4356Relating to permitting persons to refuse to participate in a irreversible transition surgery
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the requiring of the performance or assistance of an irreversible gender reassignment surgery.
AI Summary
This bill establishes that no physician, meaning someone licensed to practice allopathic or osteopathic medicine, or any other person, can be forced to perform or assist in an irreversible gender reassignment surgery, which is defined elsewhere in the code as a surgical procedure that alters a person's sex characteristics to align with their gender identity. This provision applies regardless of the reason, including medical or personal objections, and overrides any existing laws or orders that might otherwise compel such participation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4356&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4356%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4356 |
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