WV HB2072

Healthcare providers may refuse to perform, assist in, or accept patients for medical procedures, treatments, counseling, prescriptions, or surgeries related to sex reassignment or gender identity transitioning based on religious or conscientious objections

"Healthcare provider" is broadly defined to include hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, medical students, counselors, social workers, and any person who facilitates or participates in healthcare services

Providers who refuse such services are protected from civil liability, disciplinary action, employment consequences, licensing issues, denial of hospital privileges, and loss of public benefits

The bill does not permit denial of visitation rights, recognition of healthcare decision-making representatives, or emergency medical treatment required under federal law (EMTALA)

Healthcare providers whose rights under this article are violated may file civil suits for compensatory damages, injunctive relief, court costs, and attorney fees; the Attorney General may also bring enforcement actions