HB 2776
Requiring Department of Health to report positive Alpha Gal tests to CDC
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Bill overview
This bill requires the West Virginia Department of Health to report positive cases of alpha-gal syndrome to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Department of Health is tasked with proposing specific legislative rules to include this syndrome on the list of diseases that must be reported. This action aims to improve the monitoring and understanding of this emerging health concern within the state.
Key provisions
- Requires the Secretary of Health to propose rules for reporting alpha-gal syndrome to the CDC.
- Specifically mandates the inclusion of alpha-gal syndrome on the list of reportable diseases.
- Addresses existing rules regarding water quality, food safety, and occupational health hazards.
- Maintains existing regulations regarding bed and breakfast inns.
- Details funding distribution to local health departments, including a contingency fund.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- The Department of Health in West Virginia
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Healthcare providers in West Virginia
- Public health officials
Notable changes
- Establishes a new reporting requirement for a relatively uncommon syndrome (alpha-gal syndrome).
- No significant changes to existing regulations are explicitly mentioned in the text.
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