West Virginia legislation · 2025 Regular Session
West Virginia HB3384: To prohibit public colleges and universities in this state from requiring vaccines for admission.
Status: Introduced, March 14, 2025
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit vaccine mandates at all institutions of higher education.
What the bill says
To amend of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §18B-4-11, relating to prohibiting vaccine mandates at higher education institutions; defining terms; prohibiting vaccine mandates of higher education institutions; prohibiting incentives for receiving vaccines; providing that vaccines may be offered at no cost; requiring informed consent for vaccines or immunizations provided on premises of higher education institution; allowing severability; and providing an effective date. ARTICLE 4. General administration. §18B-4-11. Prohibition on higher ed.
From the introduced text, March 14, 2025:
A BILL to amend of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §18B-4-11, relating to prohibiting vaccine mandates at higher education institutions; defining terms; prohibiting vaccine mandates of higher education institutions; prohibiting incentives for receiving vaccines; providing that vaccines may be offered at no cost; requiring informed consent for vaccines or immunizations provided on premises of higher education institution; allowing severability; and providing an effective date. ARTICLE 4. General administration. §18B-4-11. Prohibition on higher education vaccine mandates. (a) The purpose of this act is to ensure that students, faculty, and staff have the right to make personal health decisions regarding vaccinations at state higher education institutions. (b) Definitions. (1) For the purposes of this act: (A) "Higher education institution" refers to any public or private institution that offers postsecondary education, including universities, colleges, and community and technical colleges operating under Chapter 18B of this code. (B) "Vaccine mandate" refers to any legal requirement or policy that mandates individuals receive a vaccine as a condition for enrollment, employment, or participation in any campus activities or services. (C) "Vaccination" refers to the administration of a vaccine designed to prevent a particular disease or illness, as approved by public health authorities. (c) No higher education institution shall impose a vaccine mandate on its students, faculty, or …