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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The West Virginia sodomy law was repealed in 1976.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.
