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HB 5031·WV·house

To standardize reporting practices and improve forensic and public health research by including vaccination history in death investigations

In CommitteeFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Funkhouser
Latest Action

To House Judiciary

Feb 2, 2026

Summary

The measure authorizes the Fatality and Mortality Review Team within the Department of Health to request vaccination, medical, dental, mental‑health, and substance‑abuse records when investigating deaths. State, county and local agencies must provide the requested information in writing. The goal is to improve forensic analysis and public‑health research by adding vaccination history to death reports.

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