Prohibiting mandates for vaccines

SB 237 prohibits state and local government entities from mandating vaccines for any purpose. The bill adds a new section (§16-3-4d) to West Virginia law, explicitly stating that no state or local official, department, or agency may require vaccinations. This directly affects all government bodies, including public health departments and schools operating under state authority. The law prevents mandates by entities defined under §16-1-2 of the West Virginia Code, covering all vaccine requirements imposed by government. It does not address private sector mandates or vaccine recommendations.