HB 4146 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

To require compulsory vaccinations for anyone employed by the public school system in this state.

HB 4146 requires all public school employees in West Virginia - including teachers, administrators, bus drivers, and custodians - to receive all childhood vaccines (such as flu shots, measles, and HPV) following the pediatric schedule, with no religious or philosophical exemptions allowed. It mandates a 21-day quarantine for school staff traveling to states that permit vaccine exemptions for students, and requires visitors (like parents or contractors) to show proof of vaccination before entering public school buildings. The bill applies directly to school staff and visitors, not students, and specifies exact vaccine requirements without allowing exemptions for personnel.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 19, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
Committee
To House Public Education
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Jan 14, 2026
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To House Education
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Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Education then Health and Human Resources
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