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WV SB556
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits the Department of Human Services and Department of Health Services from requiring foster parents or household members to undergo immunizations as a condition of overseeing foster children
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Creates an exception for children with medically verified immunosuppressive disease diagnoses that require exceptional prevention measures
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When a foster child has an immunosuppressive condition requiring such measures, all household members must have up-to-date recommended immunizations as established by department rules
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Adds new section §49-2-127b to West Virginia Code under Article 2 (State Responsibilities for Children)
Legislative Description
Prohibiting requirement of certain immunizations as condition of being foster parent
Health
Last Action
To Health and Human Resources
2/20/2025