Bill > HJR24

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that would establish a new section within the Bill of Rights, specifically Article III, Section 23. This amendment would explicitly state that an individual's right to refuse any medical procedure, medical treatment, device, vaccine, or prophylactic cannot be questioned or interfered with. Furthermore, it ensures that exercising this right will not result in the denial or infringement of a person's right to public accommodation or equal protection under the law. The proposed amendment, to be voted on by the public in the 2026 general election, is titled "Right to Refuse Medical Procedures" and aims to safeguard individual autonomy in healthcare decisions while guaranteeing equal treatment for those who choose to refuse such interventions.

Health and Social Services

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