The bill introduced on March 14, 2025, seeks to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 49-2-106A, which establishes that kinship parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and all members of their households are not required to be immunized in order to be considered for child placement. This legislation explicitly states that these individuals will not need to provide immunization records during the eligibility determination process for fostering or adopting children.

Additionally, the bill ensures that the immunization status of these individuals will not affect the department's decision regarding the placement of a child in their care. The intent of the bill is to protect the rights of potential caregivers by removing immunization requirements and safeguarding their immunization records from being used as a factor in child placement decisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-2-106