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Bills affecting LGBTQ+ / Queer in West Virginia (2026 session)

CivicRadar surfaces 8 active West Virginia bills this session that affect lgbtq+ / queer constituents directly. Your rep needs to hear from you before the vote.

Top 8 bills, ranked

Ranked by how strongly each bill matches the lgbtq+ / queer community, weighted by stage, recency, advocacy-org consensus, and sponsor support.

  1. 01
    WV · HB5623Introduced

    Youth Mental Health Protection Act

  2. 02
    WV · HB5251Introduced

    Adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act and WV Fair Housing Act

  3. 03
    WV · SB987Introduced

    Prohibiting discrimination based upon gender identity or sexual orientation

  4. 04
    WV · HB5674Introduced

    Prohibiting civil rights violations based on disability, gender identity or sexual orientation

  5. 05
    WV · HB4412Introduced

    Require certain websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content

  6. 06
    WV · HB5440Introduced

    Allowing healthcare workers to refuse to perform procedures related to sex reassignment or gender identity transitioning for religious or conscientious objection

  7. 07
    WV · SB630Introduced

    Protecting minors from exposure to indecent displays of sexually explicit nature

  8. 08
    WV · SB775Introduced

    Prohibiting state entities from engaging in activity related to sexual orientation

Frequently asked
What lgbtq+ / queer bills are moving in West Virginia in 2026?
CivicRadar currently tracks 8 West Virginia bills this session that affect lgbtq+ / queer constituents including Youth Mental Health Protection Act; Adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act and WV Fair Housing Act; Prohibiting discrimination based upon gender identity or sexual orientation.
How do I find my West Virginia legislators?
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How does CivicRadar decide which bills affect lgbtq+ / queer people?
CivicRadar matches bill text, sponsor signals, and advocacy-organization positions against a curated set of identity keywords, then ranks by legislative stage and recency. See the Methodology page for the full breakdown.

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