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WV SB731

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Rucker

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes hepatitis B and meningitis vaccines from West Virginia's list of required immunizations for school and child care center entry
  • Children would still be required to receive vaccines for chickenpox, measles, mumps, diphtheria, polio, rubella, tetanus, and whooping cough
  • Amends West Virginia Code §16-3-4 governing compulsory immunization of school children
  • Introduced by Senator Rucker on February 3, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources
  • Bill justification cites revised CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations as no longer including these vaccines in the recommended childhood schedule

Legislative Description

Eliminating hepatitis-b and meningitis as required vaccines

Health

Last Action

To Health and Human Resources

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Resources2/3/2026

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