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WV SB606

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Rucker

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Employees may claim exemption from employer-mandated vaccinations by submitting a certificate stating they object based on sincerely held religious beliefs
  • Employers are prohibited from penalizing or discriminating against employees who use this religious exemption
  • Protected employee actions include bonuses, pay raises, and promotions, which cannot be withheld due to exemption use
  • Amends the Labor-Management Relations Act for the Private Sector (§21-1A-3) in West Virginia Code
  • Introduced January 27, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Resources

Legislative Description

Relating to employee exemptions from employer-mandated vaccinations

Health

Last Action

To Health and Human Resources

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Resources1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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