Remove hormone blockers from transgender code
HB 2403 prohibits the use of hormone blockers for transgender minors under 18 in West Virginia. The bill amends existing law to remove all exceptions that previously allowed hormone blockers (referred to as "pubertal modulating and hormonal therapy") for minors with severe gender dysphoria, even under strict medical oversight. It explicitly states that "hormonal therapy, otherwise known as 'hormone blockers,' may not be provided in any circumstance" for minors. This directly affects transgender youth seeking medically supervised care for gender dysphoria, eliminating a previously permitted treatment pathway. The change takes effect January 1, 2024, as noted in the bill's current provisions.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 17, 2025
Last action Feb 17, 2025
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Feb 17, 2025
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Feb 17, 2025
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To Health and Human Resources
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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