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WV HJR9
Joint Resolution
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Evan Worrell
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment adding Section 23 to Article III (Bill of Rights) of the West Virginia Constitution establishing an absolute right to refuse any medical procedure, treatment, device, vaccine, or prophylactic
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Prohibits denial of public accommodation or equal protection under the law for individuals who exercise their right to refuse medical procedures
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Requires the proposed amendment to be submitted to voters as "Amendment 1" at the 2026 general election for ratification or rejection
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Requires two-thirds approval from members elected to each house of the legislature to place the amendment on the ballot
Legislative Description
Relating to the right to refuse any medical treatment, injection, device, vaccine or prophylactic
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources
2/13/2025