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WV HB4947
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Laura Kimble
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AI Summary
- Allows exemptions from mandatory immunizations for state employees, school children, and higher education students based on religious beliefs, conscientious objection, or personal objection
- Requires only a notarized certification stating the objection—no medical documentation or approval process needed for religious/personal exemptions
- Removes hepatitis-B from the list of required immunizations for school children and state-regulated child care centers
- Eliminates the current exemption review process that required commissioner approval, physician certification, and appeal procedures for medical exemptions
- Prohibits employers from penalizing or discriminating against state employees who claim immunization exemptions, including withholding bonuses, pay raises, or promotions
Legislative Description
Allow Religious Exemptions for vaccines
Human Rights
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Health & Human Resources1/29/2026
Full Bill Text
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