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MO HB1855

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Overcast

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds alpha-gal syndrome to Missouri's list of diseases that must be reported to the Department of Health and Senior Services, alongside MRSA, CRE, and VRE

  • Requires laboratories to report positive alpha-gal syndrome cases within 7 days of laboratory confirmation using an electronic reporting system developed by the department

  • Sets reporting threshold at alpha-gal immunoglobulin E levels of ≥0.1 international units per milliliter or ≥0.1 kilounits per liter

  • Authorizes the department, subject to appropriations, to follow up on reported cases using random sampling to confirm they meet CDC surveillance case definitions, with reporting to begin no later than 6 months after the effective date

  • Requires the department to submit annual reports to the CDC summarizing findings on alpha-gal syndrome reporting and incidence

Legislative Description

Creates provisions relating to disease surveillance conducted by the department of health and senior services

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules - Legislative3/2/2026
Health and Mental Health1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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