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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of Health to conduct a study of vaccinated and unvaccinated pediatric populations and to set forth the parameters of that study.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of the Department of Health to conduct a retrospective, longitudinal observational study comparing the health outcomes of vaccinated and unvaccinated children in West Virginia, using existing state data like Medicaid claims and immunization registries to identify associations between vaccination status and various chronic childhood conditions such as asthma, autoimmune disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions, while adhering to privacy laws and acknowledging the limitations of observational studies, and the Secretary must report the findings, including study design, limitations, and recommendations, to state officials within eight months of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To Health and Human Resources (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=992&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb992%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=992 |
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