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HB 5338WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

West Virginia Bill Prohibits Vaccine and Medical Treatment Mandates for Teachers and Students

Original title: Health Freedom for Teachers and Students Act.

Last action · February 9, 2026: To House Health and Human ResourcesSponsor: Corby Dillon

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia House Bill 5338 prohibits schools from requiring immunizations, injections, or medical treatments as a condition of employment for staff or enrollment for students. The measure also bans school employees from coercing or intimidating others to receive medical treatments, taking effect immediately upon passage.

Why it matters

Removes existing mandatory immunization and medical treatment requirements for public school attendance and employment across West Virginia, altering enrollment and hiring conditions for students and staff.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

school employees

Directly affected

students

Directly affected

school administrators

Administrators are prohibited from enforcing immunization or medical treatment prerequisites for hiring staff or enrolling students.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to both teachers and students?
Yes, the measure prohibits mandatory immunizations and medical treatments as a condition of employment for school staff and as a condition of enrollment for students.
Can school employees pressure students or other staff to get a medical treatment under this bill?
No, the legislation explicitly prohibits school employees from subjecting students or staff to coercion or intimidation to receive any immunization, injection, or medical treatment.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Feb 9, 2026HouseCommittee
    To House Health and Human Resources
  2. Feb 9, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced in House
  3. Feb 9, 2026HouseCommittee
    To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
  4. Feb 9, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed for introduction

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Corby DillonHouse · District 29RepublicanPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Corby Dillon, House Health and Human Resources
PersonCorby Dillon“Delegate sponsoring House Bill 5338”Map →
OrganizationHouse Health and Human Resources“House committee referred the bill”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
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  • Controversy85
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