West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 10 R cosponsors

HB 5111 — To prohibit public colleges and universities in this state from requiring vaccines for admission.

Last action — To House Health and Human Resources

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To prohibit public colleges and universities in this state from requiring vaccines for admission.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Health and Human Resources

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Health and Human Resources

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5111 do?
To prohibit public colleges and universities in this state from requiring vaccines for admission.
Who sponsors HB 5111?
HB 5111 is sponsored by Laura Kimble (Republican), Bill Ridenour (Republican), Jim Butler (Republican), Margitta Mazzocchi (Republican), S. Chris Anders (Republican), Dean Jeffries (Republican), Tresa Howell (Republican), Jordan Bridges (Republican), Mark Dean (Republican), and Dave Foggin (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5111?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5111?
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