HB 983 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Immunization requirements for children; removes hepatitis B vaccine.

Summary
Immunization requirements for children; hepatitis B vaccine. Removes the hepatitis B vaccine from the list of required immunizations for children in the Commonwealth, removes the extended conditional enrollment period for students requiring more than two doses of the hepatitis B vaccine, and directs the Board of Health to amend its regulations to remove provisions requiring children to receive the hepatitis B vaccine.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 1-N)
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Assigned sub: Health
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Tom Garrett
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