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WV HB4510

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Brooks

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any organization receiving state funds from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of participation or employment in any aspect of operations
  • Replaces existing West Virginia law (§16-3-4b) that previously allowed vaccine mandates with required medical and religious exemptions
  • Removes previous protections that prevented employers from penalizing workers who claimed exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine requirements
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage of the legislation
  • Introduced January 19, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Health and Human Resources

Legislative Description

Prohibit the requirement of a COVID-19 vaccination as a prerequisite for any state funded program or activity

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

1/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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