HB 4510 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Prohibit the requirement of a COVID-19 vaccination as a prerequisite for any state funded program or activity

This bill prohibits any organization receiving state funding from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for employment or participation in its programs. It mandates exemptions for medical reasons (verified by a physician) or sincerely held religious beliefs (via notarized statement), and bans discrimination against employees using these exemptions. The law applies to all state-funded entities, including government agencies, schools, and private businesses, but excludes Medicare/Medicaid-certified facilities due to federal regulations. The bill takes immediate effect upon passage.
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Jan 19, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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