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HB4146 • 2026
To require compulsory vaccinations for anyone employed by the public school system in this state.
To require compulsory vaccinations for anyone employed by the public school system in this state.
Education
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-01-19
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To House Public Education
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2026-01-14
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To House Education
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2026-01-14
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Introduced in House
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2026-01-14
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To Education then Health and Human Resources
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2026-01-14
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
To require compulsory vaccinations for anyone employed by the public school system in this state.
Current Bill Text
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HB 4146 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Introduced Version House Bill 4146 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2026 REGULAR SESSION Introduced House Bill 4146 By Delegates Crouse and White [Introduced January 14, 2026; referred to the Committee on Education then Health and Human Resources ] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §16-3-4d, relating to requiring vaccinations for anyone employed by the public school system, to be done in accordance with the pediatric schedule; prohibiting religious or philosophical exemptions by school personnel; requiring a 21 day quarantine period for anyone employed by the school system who participates in states who permit vaccine exemptions; and requiring vaccinations and proof of vaccinations by visitors to public schools. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 3. PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES. §16-3-4d. Compulsory vaccination schedule for all school employees; quarantine schedule; proof of vaccination of visitors required. (a) Every teacher, administrator, nurse, board member, county office employee, bus driver, custodian, or anyone otherwise employed by a public school system in this state shall be fully vaccinated according to the pediatric schedule. (1) Mandatory vaccinations include, but are not limited to, the following: five doses of DTaP/Tdap, three doses of Hepatitis B, four doses of HiB, three doses of Polio, two doses of MMR, one dose of Varicella, four doses of Prevnar (Pneumococcal), two doses of Hepatitis A, two doses of MCV4 (Meningococcal), the full HPV series, annual flu shots, and COVID-19 vaccines. (2) No religious or philosophical exemptions are permitted unless such exemptions are honored for students. (b) Any student, teacher, administrator or staff member who travels to a state that currently allows vaccine exemptions for students shall be prohibited from returning to school for at least 21 days upon his or her return. (1) This includes conferences, vacations and athletic tournaments that a student, teacher, administrator or staff member attends. (2) Students may complete coursework remotely during the 21-day period. (3) Employees shall use personal or vacation leave to satisfy the 21-day period. (c) Parents, guest speakers, maintenance contractors, or anyone who enters a public-school building in this state shall be fully vaccinated according to the pediatric schedule. (1) No exemptions are permitted, unless such an exemption matches the student exemption process. (2) Proof of vaccination shall be required at the door before an individual may enter a public-school building in this state. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to require vaccinations for anyone employed by the public school system in this state, to be done in accordance with the pediatric schedule. The bill prohibits religious or philosophical exemptions by school personnel. The bill requires a 21-day quarantine period for anyone employed by the school system who participates in states who permit vaccine exemptions. Finally, the bill requires vaccinations and proof of vaccinations by visitors to public schools. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: