HB5111

To prohibit public colleges and universities in this state from requiring vaccines for admission.

Introduced·2/3/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5111 prohibits public colleges and universities from requiring vaccines for admission or employment.

West Virginia HB5111 aims to ensure personal health decision rights at state higher education institutions by prohibiting vaccine mandates. The bill prevents public colleges and universities from requiring vaccines as a condition for enrollment, employment, or participation in educational activities. It also bans incentives for receiving vaccinations and mandates informed consent for any vaccines administered on campus. Students, faculty, and staff cannot be denied access to educational programs or employment based on their vaccination decisions. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Health & Human Resources Committee
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History

Feb 3

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 3

House

To Health and Human Resources

Feb 3

House

Introduced in House