HB983Introduced in the House of Delegates
Immunization requirements for children; removes hepatitis B vaccine.
Introduced by Thomas Garrett, District 56
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Immunization requirements for children; hepatitis B vaccine. Removes the hepatitis B vaccine from the list of required immunizations for children in the Commonwealth, removes the extended conditional enrollment period for students requiring more than two doses of the hepatitis B vaccine, and directs the Board of Health to amend its regulations to remove provisions requiring children to receive the hepatitis B vaccine.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 1-N) · February 10, 2026
9
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Garrett McGuire | 17 | Yes |
| Sam Rasoul | 38 | Yes |
| Wendell Walker | 52 | No |
| Keith Hodges | 68 | Yes |
| Mark Downey | 69 | Yes |
| Otto Wachsmann | 83 | Yes |
| Marcia Price | 85 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104218D
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB983)
Assigned sub: Health
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 1-N)
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
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