Relating to Women’s Bill of Rights

HB 4143, the "West Virginia Women's Bill of Rights," defines "woman," "man," "female," and "male" based solely on biological sex at birth, excluding gender identity as a synonym for sex in state law. It requires state agencies, schools, and public entities to collect and report data on biological sex (not gender identity) for public health, anti-discrimination compliance, and statistics. The bill also permits separate single-sex facilities - such as bathrooms, shelters, and athletic programs - without violating anti-discrimination laws, as long as they are based on biological sex. This directly affects how West Virginia state government and public institutions classify individuals and manage services related to sex.