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WV HB4356

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows physicians to refuse to perform irreversible gender reassignment surgery for any reason, medical or otherwise
  • Permits any person to refuse to assist in the performance of such surgeries without penalty
  • Defines "irreversible gender reassignment surgery" by reference to existing West Virginia Code §30-3-20
  • Prohibits any state code provision or order from requiring participation in these procedures
  • Introduced January 15, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Health and Human Resources

Legislative Description

Relating to permitting persons to refuse to participate in a irreversible transition surgery

Health

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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