State Laws
Whether you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or straight-supportive, your state’s laws probably have a major impact on your life. State laws govern everything from the legal status of relationships between same-sex partners to the ability of transgender people to list their correct gender identity on their birth certificates. The Human Rights Campaign works with state leaders to advance the rights of LGBT people across the nation, from Alabama to Wyoming.
Here you can learn about the current laws affecting LGBT issues in your state, as well as state legislation — upcoming bills that could change the way you live. You can also learn more about what’s going on in your state and find out about local news, elections and volunteer opportunities.
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West Virginia Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
West Virginia permits post-operative transsexuals to amend their sex on their birth certificates.
West Virginia Custody and Visitation Law
Courts typically will not consider a parent’s sexual orientation in custody and visitation determinations unless it is shown to adversely affect or harm the children.
West Virginia Donor Insemination Law
There is no provision on donor insemination in West Virginia state law.
West Virginia Hate Crimes Law
State law does not address hate crimes based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
West Virginia Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
West Virginia Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
West Virginia law purports to ban recognition of marriages between same-sex couples. There are no other forms of relationship recognition for same-sex couples in state law or policies.
West Virginia Non-Discrimination Law
West Virginia law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
West Virginia School Laws
West Virginia law does not explicitly address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity.
West Virginia Sodomy Law
The West Virginia sodomy law was repealed in 1976.
West Virginia Surrogacy Law
West Virginia has no laws directly addressing the legality of surrogacy contracts. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.
