HB 4143
Relating to Women’s Bill of Rights
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Bill overview
This bill, the West Virginia Women's Bill of Rights, aims to clarify and standardize the use of sex-based terms in West Virginia laws and regulations. It defines key terms like ‘woman,’ ‘man,’ ‘mother,’ and ‘father’ and establishes that single-sex environments are permissible when the sexes are not similarly situated. The bill also mandates specific data collection practices regarding sex and seeks to ensure uniformity in how sex is defined and treated across state law.
Key provisions
- Defines terms like ‘woman,’ ‘man,’ ‘girl,’ ‘boy,’ ‘mother,’ and ‘father’ based on biological sex.
- States that single-sex environments are permissible when the sexes are not similarly situated, citing examples like athletics and living facilities.
- Requires data collection regarding sex for compliance with anti-discrimination laws and public health data.
- Replaces the term ‘gender’ with ‘sex’ in West Virginia statutes.
- Addresses individuals with differences in sex development (DSDs) and mandates accommodation consistent with the law.
- Establishes that ‘equal’ does not mean ‘same’ or ‘identical’ with respect to equality of the sexes.
- Provides for severability, ensuring that the remaining provisions of the bill remain in effect if any part is found unconstitutional.
Who is affected
- Individuals in West Virginia
- State agencies and instrumentalities
- Public schools and school districts
- Businesses and organizations subject to West Virginia law
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