Entry #13646: Gender-affirming care in West Virginia

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RegionWest Virginia
IssueGender-affirming care
StatusLegal, but banned for minors
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionAdults are able to get gender affirming care freely in West Virginia, Minors are unable to get gender affirming care under HB2007. Doctors and parents of the child may be prosecuted under HB2007.
Sourceshttps://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2023_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2007%20sub%20enr.pdf
https://fairnesswv.org/transhealthguide/
https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2972%20intr.htm&yr=2023&sesstype=RS&i=2972#:~:text=Any%20minor%20seeking%20gender%20affirming,%2C%20Marshall%20Health%2C%20or%20otherwise.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/west-virginia-governor-signs-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-transgender-youth

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StatusLegal, but banned for minors
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionAdults are able to get gender affirming care freely in West Virginia, Minors are unable to get gender affirming care under HB2007. Doctors and parents of the child may be prosecuted under HB2007.
Sourceshttps://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2023_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2007%20sub%20enr.pdf https://fairnesswv.org/transhealthguide/ https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2972%20intr.htm&yr=2023&sesstype=RS&i=2972#:~:text=Any%20minor%20seeking%20gender%20affirming,%2C%20Marshall%20Health%2C%20or%20otherwise. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/west-virginia-governor-signs-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-transgender-youth