2026 Regular Session
SB 237
Prohibiting mandates for vaccines
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Bill overview
This bill would prevent any entity in West Virginia, including state and local government officials and agencies, from requiring vaccinations for any reason. It aims to remove the ability to mandate vaccines for individuals. The bill seeks to establish a legal restriction against vaccine mandates. This legislation focuses solely on prohibiting mandates and does not address vaccine safety or efficacy.
Key provisions
- Prohibits mandates for vaccinations by state and local government entities.
- Applies to all vaccinations, regardless of purpose.
- Overrides any conflicting provisions in existing West Virginia code.
- Defines ‘entity’ as those listed in §16-1-2 of the Code of West Virginia.
Who is affected
- Individuals in West Virginia
- State and local government officials
- State and local government agencies
Notable changes
- Creates a new section in the West Virginia Code to specifically address vaccine mandates.
- Establishes a broad prohibition on requiring vaccinations.
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