SB17

State Sovereignty Act of 2026

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB17 declares that the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum have no jurisdiction in the state.

West Virginia SB17, the State Sovereignty Act of 2026, declares that the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum have no jurisdiction in West Virginia. The act specifies that these foreign entities cannot impose any requirements on the state or its political subdivisions, including mandates for masks, vaccines, medical testing, or the collection of personal information. The act also states that no state or local officials or entities can be compelled to enforce or collaborate with any mandates issued by these organizations.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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3
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History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate