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WV HB5338

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Henry Dillon

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits requiring any school employee to receive immunizations, injections, or medical treatments as a condition of employment in West Virginia
  • Prohibits requiring any student to receive immunizations, injections, or medical treatments as a condition of enrollment in any West Virginia school
  • Bans coercion or intimidation by school employees toward staff or students regarding immunizations or medical procedures
  • Adds these protections to the existing "Teachers Bill of Rights" and "Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Students and School Personnel" sections of state code
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Health Freedom for Teachers and Students Act.

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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