West Virginia bans gender-affirming care.

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors, making it the 11th state to do so. The law outlaws minors from being prescribed hormone therapy and puberty blockers, and from receiving gender-affirming surgery. However, it contains a unique exemption that permits doctors to prescribe medical therapy if a teenager is considered at risk for self-harm or suicide. The law will take effect in January 2024.