HB4168

Relating to vaccine requirements

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4168 amends compulsory immunization requirements for school children, clarifying exemption procedures and duties of health officials.

West Virginia HB4168 modifies the compulsory immunization requirements for school children, focusing on the procedures for exemptions and the roles of health officials. The bill mandates that children entering public schools or state-regulated child care centers must be immunized against specific diseases unless exempted by a licensed physician. It outlines the process for requesting exemptions, including certification by a physician and the role of the State Health Officer in making final determinations.

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Health & Human Resources Committee
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History

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

House

To Health and Human Resources

Jan 14

House

Introduced in House