HB5338

Health Freedom for Teachers and Students Act.

Introduced·2/9/26
Intr Text

Health Freedom for Teachers and Students Act of 2026 prohibits mandated immunizations for students and school employees.

The Health Freedom for Teachers and Students Act of 2026 establishes rights and responsibilities for students and school personnel in West Virginia. It prohibits schools from requiring immunizations, injections, or medical treatments for students or school employees as a condition of enrollment or employment. The act also mandates that schools provide safe, orderly, and drug-free environments with clear discipline codes and fair consequences for misbehavior. This legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 9

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 9

House

To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

Feb 9

House

Introduced in House