HB 5111
To prohibit public colleges and universities in this state from requiring vaccines for admission.
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill prohibits West Virginia’s public colleges and universities from requiring students, faculty, or staff to receive vaccines as a condition of enrollment, employment, or participation in campus activities. It also prevents institutions from offering incentives for vaccinations and ensures that informed consent is required for any vaccinations administered on campus. The bill aims to protect individual health decisions regarding vaccinations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits vaccine mandates for students, faculty, and staff at public colleges and universities.
- Prevents institutions from offering incentives for vaccination.
- Requires informed consent for vaccinations administered on campus.
- Defines key terms such as ‘higher education institution’ and ‘vaccine mandate.’
- Guarantees access to educational programs and employment opportunities for those who choose not to be vaccinated.
- Allows institutions to offer free vaccinations and immunizations.
Who is affected
- Students
- Faculty
- Staff
- Public colleges and universities in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Changes current policies that may have required vaccination for enrollment, employment, or participation in campus activities.
- Eliminates the possibility of financial incentives for vaccination.
- Mandates informed consent for vaccinations provided on campus.
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