Prohibiting laws coercing person to use medical product

SB 408 prohibits state laws from requiring anyone to receive or use a medical product, such as vaccines or treatments. It also bans penalties or denial of benefits (like healthcare access or services) for refusing a medical product or refusing to disclose whether one has been used. This bill directly affects all West Virginia residents subject to state health regulations regarding medical products. The law amends West Virginia Code §16-3-1 to ensure individual choice in medical care without state coercion or punitive consequences. It applies to all medical products covered under state health laws, including those related to infectious disease prevention.