West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB 609 — Exempting students of higher education from compulsory vaccination requirements

Last action — To Health and Human Resources

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

Exempting students of higher education from compulsory vaccination requirements

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Health and Human Resources

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Health and Human Resources

Sponsors

  • Rucker · Primary
  • Rose · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Rucker

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Rose

Not signed on (150)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 609 do?
Exempting students of higher education from compulsory vaccination requirements
Who sponsors SB 609?
SB 609 is sponsored by Rucker and Rose.
What is the current status of SB 609?
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 SB 609?
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