Protect Our Children: Support H.B. 5297 & H.B. 4313 in West Virginia

Why support WV H.B 5297 & H.B. 4313?

1. Protecting Minors: Children and teenagers deserve protection from irreversible medical interventions that can have profound and lifelong effects on their physical and mental health. H.B.5297 ensures that minors are not subjected to harmful consequences of hormone blockers without fully understanding the long-term implications.

2. Safeguarding Parental Rights: This bill reaffirms the rights of parents to make informed decisions regarding their children's healthcare. It recognizes that parents are in the best position to weigh the risks and benefits of medical interventions and ensures that their authority is respected. H.B. 4313 ensures the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, care, and medical care of their minor children.

3. Promoting Ethical Medical Practices: By prohibiting the administration of hormone blockers to minors for transition purposes, H.B.5297 upholds ethical standards in healthcare. It emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices and ensures that medical interventions align with the best interests of patients, particularly vulnerable youth.

By supporting these critical bills, you can protect the rights of minors, uphold ethical healthcare practices, and safeguard parental authority in our state. We trust in your commitment to serving the best interests of all West Virginians, especially our most vulnerable population—our children and teenagers. Please contact your state Senator today!