The WVSSAC acknowledges the U.S. Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J. upholding the Save Women’s Sports Act. The underlying litigation involved the WVSSAC and others and has been ongoing since May 26, 2021. The United States Supreme Court reversed the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and remanded the matter to the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia for proceedings consistent with the decision. The WVSSAC will be looking for the District Court’s guidance as to implementing the Supreme Court’s directives for the State of West Virginia and, accordingly, the WVSSAC. The WVSSAC appreciates the patience of our schools, students, and families throughout this process.
House Bill 2917
A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §18-9A-27, relating to creating the “Save Women’s Sports Act;” requiring, for an official or unofficial school-sanctioned athletic or sporting event, that each athlete’s participation in the athletic or sporting event be based on the athlete’s biological sex as indicated on the athlete’s original birth certificate issued at the time of birth; providing a revised designation for sporting events; and providing a means by which civil actions can be commenced.
