Prohibiting state entities from promoting or engaging in any activity related to sexual orientation or gender transitioning
SB 841 prohibits all West Virginia state government entities - including public schools, universities, healthcare facilities, and social services offices - from promoting, facilitating, or funding any discussions, programs, or medical procedures related to sexual orientation or gender transitioning. The bill bans state funds for gender transition treatments (like hormone therapy or puberty blockers), restricts school materials discussing gender identity, and prohibits staff from engaging in related training or curriculum. Violations could result in employee termination, funding suspension, or lawsuits by West Virginia residents. This directly affects state-funded institutions and their educational, medical, and administrative activities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Committee
1
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Maynard
RRepublican
Co
Amy Grady
RRepublican
Co
Anne Charnock
RRepublican
Co
Brian Helton
RRepublican
Co
Chris Rose
RRepublican
Co
Darren Thorne
RRepublican
Co
Eric Tarr
RRepublican
Co
Jay Taylor
RRepublican
Co
Kevan Bartlett
RRepublican
Co
Mike Azinger
RRepublican
Co
Patricia Rucker
RRepublican
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