HB 2735 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to natural immunity or antibodies to any illness to be treated as equal or better to vaccine induced immunity

HB 2735 classifies individuals who have naturally developed immunity or antibodies from contracting a communicable disease (e.g., through prior illness) as "fully vaccinated" for all purposes. It requires that these individuals receive equal or preferred treatment compared to those with vaccine-induced immunity in settings like schools, workplaces, or healthcare access. The bill directly affects people who recovered from infectious diseases without vaccination, redefining their immunity status without changing vaccination requirements. Key provisions mandate that natural immunity be treated as equivalent to vaccination in policy implementation, though the bill does not specify enforcement mechanisms or covered diseases. This policy change aims to align recognition of immunity sources without advocating for either method.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 21, 2025 Last action Feb 21, 2025
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Feb 21, 2025
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Feb 21, 2025
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Feb 21, 2025
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