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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 ensure that no law may require a person to receive or use a medical product and to ensure that there will be no penalties associated with refusing the medical product or refusing to disclose whether the product has been used or not.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to prohibit any existing or future law from forcing individuals to receive or use a medical product, meaning any substance or treatment intended for medical purposes. It also ensures that no penalties, such as fines or loss of benefits, can be imposed on someone for refusing a medical product or for not disclosing whether they have received one. This provision is added to the section of the code that grants the State Director of Health Authority powers to manage public health emergencies, such as quarantines and the enforcement of regulations to control infectious diseases, and aims to protect individual autonomy in medical decisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Laura Kimble (R)*,
Chris Anders (R),
Jordan Bridges (R),
Jim Butler (R),
Mark Dean (R),
Henry Dillon (R),
Tresa Howell (R),
Dean Jeffries (R),
Margitta Mazzocchi (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Last Action
To House 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=5112&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5112%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5112 |
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