west virginia With the adoption of House Bill 5243, which aims to define gender-based terms used in state law, the state could become the latest state to adopt legislation aimed at protecting women’s rights.
Featuring Republican West Virginia Governor Jim Justice “American Newsroom” She and former NCAA Division I swimmer Riley Gaines announced plans to sign the West Virginia Women’s Bill of Rights.
Riley Gaines speaks during a discussion about transgender athletes in women’s sports during a National Women’s Sports Day event at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 1, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Javin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
“We’re really, really proud of this Women’s Bill of Rights,” Governor Justice said. “When it gets to my desk, I’ll sign it. And I’ll sign it very proudly. But really, really, it’s just the next step.”
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Four other states have already adopted women’s bills of rights, most recently including Oklahoma in August.
“I’m a basketball coach. I coach girls’ basketball at the high school level. I’ve been doing this for a long time,” Governor Justice added. “This is absolutely essential in so many ways for us to stand up for women and do the right thing.”
The bill, introduced last week, aims to define gender-based terms, provide for “separate gender environments” based on “biology,” and ensure accuracy in public data collection.
Republican West Virginia Governor Jim Justice speaks at the West Virginia State Capitol on January 11, 2023 in Charleston, West Virginia. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson, File)
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Gaines, OutKick Contributor and Host Outkick’s “Gains for Girls” In a podcast, he expressed support for the new bill.
“I think it’s necessary, and unfortunately, I think it’s urgent that we get this done, not just here in West Virginia, but across the country,” Gaines said. “This really sets a precedent for the rest of the states. It will happen,” he added. Nation! ”
Former college swimmer Riley Gaines testifies during a hearing of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Health and Financial Services at the Capitol on December 5, 2023 in Washington, DC. The focus was on the Biden administration’s proposed Title IX rule changes to redefine the definition. Include gender identity. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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In March 2023, the Governor signed the bill. Prohibits gender-affirming care for minors; Including gender reassignment surgery. The bill took effect earlier this month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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