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West Virginia House Health Committee removes religious, philosophical exemptions from vaccine bill

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After weeks since its first hearing in the House Health and Human Services Committee, lawmakers removed a proposed religious and philosophical exemption from a bill dealing with West Virginia’s school-age immunization requirements.

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WV House Health Committee amends religious, philosophical exemptions out of vaccine bill • West Virginia Watch

The West Virginia House Committee on Health and Human Resources approved a version of Senate Bill 460 that does not include religious or philosophical exemptions to the state's school vaccination laws on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in Charleston, W.Va. (Perry Bennett | West Virginia Legislative Photography)A bill that would loosen West Virginia’s strict school vaccination requirements is headed for a vote by the full House of Delegates without a key…

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West Virginia House Health Committee removes religious, philosophical exemptions from vaccine bill

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After weeks since its first hearing in the House Health and Human Services Committee, lawmakers removed a proposed religious and philosophical exemption from a bill dealing with West Virginia’s school-age immunization requirements.

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Delegates drop religious, philosophical exemptions from vaccine bill; boost medical exemptions

Before the legislative session began, Gov. Patrick Morrisey called for policies allowing for religious exemptions to school vaccination requirements.

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House of Delegates committee removes religious and philosophical objections from vaccine exemption bill

CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) – Last night, members of the House of Delegates cut religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions from a bill that now will strengthen medical exemptions for children who have health issues that prevent them from getting vaccinated. The House Health and Human Resources Committee changed Senate Bill 460, which passed the state Senate by a margin of 20-12 with religious and philosophical exemptions intact. The bill was intro…

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Bill Allowing Vaccine Exemptions in Schools Passes Senate

A bill that would allow exemptions for vaccine requirements at schools and daycares sparked impassioned debate on the Senate floor before passing on a narrow vote. Senate Bill 474 would require schools, daycares, and other organizations that require vaccinations to accept religious and medical exceptions. Sen. Cora Neumann, D-Bozeman, opposed the bill. Similar exemptions already exist, which she...

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