Bill > HB2529

This bill aims to prohibit any organization receiving state funding from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of participation or employment. The proposed legislation would eliminate existing provisions that previously allowed exemptions for COVID-19 vaccination requirements and instead establish a blanket prohibition on vaccine mandates for any state-funded program or activity. By removing the previous detailed language about medical and religious exemptions, the bill creates a straightforward ban on COVID-19 vaccination requirements across all state-funded organizations, including government agencies, public schools, and businesses that receive state dollars. The bill takes immediate effect upon passage, meaning organizations would be required to cease any existing COVID-19 vaccination requirements immediately. Additionally, the legislation includes a severability clause, which means that if any part of the bill is found to be unconstitutional, the remaining provisions would still remain in effect. The intent is to provide broad protection for individuals against COVID-19 vaccination mandates in any context where state funding is involved.

Health and Social Services

http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2529&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill