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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate hepatitis-b and meningococcal meningitis vaccines from the existing compulsory vaccination requirements as outlined in WV Code 16-3-4. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has revised their recommendations, and they no longer include the hepatitis B and meningococcal vaccines in their recommended childhood vaccine schedule. Consequently, this bill removes the meningitis and hepatitis-b vaccines from the list of vaccines that are compulsory for school or state-regulated child care center entry in West Virginia.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia Code §16-3-4 to remove the requirement for children to be vaccinated against hepatitis B and meningococcal meningitis in order to attend school or a state-regulated child care center. The bill reflects updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which no longer includes these two vaccines in their recommended childhood schedule. This change means that while immunizations against chickenpox, measles, mumps, diphtheria, polio, rubella, tetanus, and whooping cough remain mandatory, hepatitis B and meningococcal meningitis vaccines will no longer be compulsory for school or child care entry in West Virginia.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To Health and Human Resources (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=731&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb731%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=731 |
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