HB 4068
Requiring Department of Health to report positive Alpha Gal tests to CDC
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires the West Virginia Department of Health to propose rules that include alpha-gal syndrome on the list of diseases that must be reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Department of Health will need to create legislative rules to accomplish this reporting requirement. The bill also addresses various other public health regulations, including those related to water quality, food safety, and emergency medical services.
Key provisions
- Requires the Secretary of Health to propose rules for reporting alpha-gal syndrome to the CDC.
- Addresses regulations related to public water systems, including contaminant levels and variances.
- Covers food and drug standards to protect public health.
- Includes provisions for emergency medical service training and personnel.
- Details regulations for bed and breakfast inns.
- Establishes a process for distributing state aid to local health departments.
- Addresses fees for services provided by the Bureau for Public Health.
- Outlines data collection and distribution requirements for the health system.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- The Department of Health of West Virginia
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Healthcare providers
- Local health departments
Notable changes
- Adds alpha-gal syndrome to the list of reportable diseases to the CDC.
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