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Introduced
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
In Committee
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2023
03/11/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to permit a religious exemption to compulsory school immunizations.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to permit a religious exemption to the compulsory school immunization requirements in West Virginia. Under the proposed changes, parents or guardians can submit a notarized Certificate of Religious Exemption Form to the school to exempt their child from the required immunizations, such as those against chickenpox, hepatitis-B, measles, and others, if the administration of these immunizing agents conflicts with the student's religious beliefs or practices.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Kathie Crouse (R)*,
Michael Devault (R),
Don Forsht (R),
Anita Hall (R),
Scot Heckert (R),
Rick Hillenbrand (R),
Todd Kirby (R),
Larry Kump (R),
Todd Longanacre (R),
Phil Mallow (R),
Evan Worrell (R),
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources (on 01/16/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
Health
- ‐ Disease Prevention
- ‐ Infants and Children
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2558&year=2023&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 01/16/2023 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2558%20intr.htm&yr=2023&sesstype=RS&i=2558 | 01/16/2023 |
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