Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces the Signing of Bills to End DEI, Gender Transition Drugs and Procedures for Minors - governor.wv.gov
New legislation prohibits DEI initiatives and gender transition drugs/procedures for minors, impacting telehealth practices related to these services.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on August 9, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, and behavioral-health providers offering services related to DEI or gender transition for minors. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate action required to comply with the new law.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Telehealth Cross-State Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Legislation now bans DEI initiatives and gender transition drugs/procedures for minors, affecting service offerings.
Who it affects
All telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, and behavioral-health providers offering services related to DEI or gender transition for minors.
What you must do
Review and potentially cease any services related to DEI or gender transition for minors to ensure compliance with the new law.
Deadline
Immediate action required to comply with the new law.
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