SB 773
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). It directs the Secretary of Health to propose rules to include this syndrome on the list of diseases that must be reported. The bill focuses on public health reporting requirements and does not address broader public health issues or infrastructure improvements.
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 tests.
- Maintains existing rules regarding pool facility repairs and modernization, limited to projects under $25,000.
- Continues existing rules regarding water system safety and public water system regulations.
- Preserves existing rules related to food and drug standards.
- Maintains existing rules regarding emergency medical services.
- Preserves existing rules regarding state aid distribution to local health departments.
- Reinforces existing rules regarding fees for public health services.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Department of Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Healthcare Providers in West Virginia
- Residents of West Virginia (potentially, through increased disease surveillance)
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