West Virginia

Relationship Recognition Information

Statewide Relationship Recognition
no Licenses marriages for same-sex couples.
no Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions.
no Relationship recognition for same-sex couples: None.

Employment Information

Statewide Employment Protections
no Private employment protections based on sexual orientation.
no Private employment protections based on gender identity.
no Public (state) employment protections based on sexual orientation.
- Public (state) employment protections based on gender identity.

Parenting Information

Statewide Parenting Laws
Who May Adopt Any unmarried person, or a married person filing either with spouse’s consent or jointly with spouse. W. Va. Code § 48-22-201
Second Parent Adoptions Not yet permitted.
Notes Prospects unclear.

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