West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5440: Allowing healthcare workers to refuse to perform procedures related to sex reassignment or gender identity transitioning for religious or conscientious objection

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: To House Health and Human Resources

Plain-language summary

HB 5440 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allowing healthcare workers to refuse to perform procedures related to sex reassignment or gender identity transitioning for religious or conscientious objection. Primary sponsor: Jonathan Pinson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): To House Health and Human Resources.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jonathan Pinson (Republican).