HB5440Introduced in the House of Delegates
Allowing healthcare workers to refuse to perform procedures related to sex reassignment or gender identity transitioning for religious or conscientious objection
IntroducedHouse Health & Human Resources
Introduced by Jonathan Pinson, District 17
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to establish the Medical Ethics Defense Act.
Where it stands
To House Health and Human Resources
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Health and Human Resources
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