Relating to foster or adoption parents sincerely held religious or moral beliefs regarding sexual orientation or gender idenity
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit, as a condition for eligibility to foster or adopt, by the West Virginia Department of Human Services, the requirement to affirm, accept, or support any government policy regarding sexual orientation or gender identity that conflicts with the parent's sincerely held religious or moral beliefs.
2025 Regular Session
No current or prospective adoptive or foster parent (hereinafter sometimes "parent") shall [...] be required [...] to affirm, accept or support any government policy regarding sexual orientation or gender identity that conflicts with the parent’s sincerely held religious or moral beliefs.
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2025-02-12 | Filed for introduction |
| 2025-02-12 | To Health and Human Resources |
| 2025-02-12 | Introduced in House |
| 2025-02-12 | To House Health and Human Resources |