HB 5338 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Health Freedom for Teachers and Students Act.

HB 5338, the Health Freedom for Teachers and Students Act, prohibits West Virginia public schools from requiring teachers, staff, or students to receive immunizations or medical treatments as a condition of employment or enrollment. The bill also bans school employees from coercing or intimidating others into receiving such treatments. It amends state law to establish these protections immediately upon passage, directly affecting all public school employees and students in West Virginia. The legislation removes mandatory vaccination or medical treatment requirements that previously applied to school settings.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
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Corby Dillon
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