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WV SB841

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Maynard

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all state government entities—including departments, agencies, public schools, state-funded universities, and healthcare facilities—from engaging in, promoting, or facilitating any discussions, training, curriculum, counseling, or policies related to sexual orientation or gender transitioning

  • Bans the use of state funds for any medical, psychological, or educational programs involving gender transitioning or sexual orientation discussions, including referrals, puberty blockers, hormone therapy, or surgical procedures

  • Bars public schools, universities, and state-funded institutions from allowing materials, books, instructional programs, or presentations that promote or discuss sexual orientation or gender identity

  • State employees who willfully violate the law face disciplinary action including termination, and violating entities face suspension of funding

  • Grants West Virginia residents a private right of action to sue state entities in circuit court for violations, and authorizes the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute violations

Legislative Description

Prohibiting state entities from promoting or engaging in any activity related to sexual orientation or gender transitioning

Legislature

Last Action

To Judiciary

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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