West Virginia SB26 revises compulsory immunization exemptions, allowing religious and philosophical exemptions and modifying medical exemption.

West Virginia SB26 amends the compulsory immunization requirements for school children, allowing exemptions based on religious convictions or philosophical beliefs. It revises the medical exemption process, requiring a licensed physician's certification for contraindications or specific vaccine precautions. The bill eliminates the State Immunization Officer position and permits injunctive relief for violations. It also provides for provisional enrollment for children missing required immunizations.

West Virginia SB26 revises compulsory immunization exemptions, allowing religious and philosophical exemptions and modifying medical exemption.

West Virginia SB26 amends the compulsory immunization requirements for school children, allowing exemptions based on religious convictions or philosophical beliefs. It revises the medical exemption process, requiring a licensed physician's certification for contraindications or specific vaccine precautions. The bill eliminates the State Immunization Officer position and permits injunctive relief for violations. It also provides for provisional enrollment for children missing required immunizations.