Relating to the right to refuse any medical treatment, injection, device, vaccine or prophylactic
HJR 24 is a proposed constitutional amendment (not a law) that would add Section 23 to West Virginia's Bill of Rights. If approved by voters, it would guarantee individuals the right to refuse any medical treatment, injection, device, vaccine, or prophylactic without legal interference. The amendment also states that refusing such medical procedures cannot deny a person equal protection under the law or public accommodation rights. This is a procedural resolution seeking voter approval at the 2026 general election to amend the state constitution.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Jan 22, 2026
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Jan 22, 2026
Committee
To House Health and Human Resources
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Evan Worrell
RRepublican
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