SB 901
Requiring Department of Health to report positive alpha-gal tests to CDC
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
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 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 to include alpha-gal syndrome on the list of reportable diseases to the CDC.
- Directs the Department of Health to report positive alpha-gal test results.
- The bill does not significantly alter existing rules regarding water quality, food safety, or emergency medical services.
- The Department of Health is permitted to propose rules related to various public health areas, as outlined in existing code sections.
- The bill includes a provision regarding the review of repairs and modernization of public pool facilities, limiting such projects to a cost of $25,000.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- The West Virginia Department of Health
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Healthcare providers in West Virginia
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new requirement for reporting alpha-gal syndrome, which was not previously a mandated reportable disease in West Virginia.
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