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MO HB1855
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Overcast
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires laboratories to report positive alpha-gal syndrome cases within 7 days of laboratory confirmation using an electronic reporting system developed by the department
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Sets reporting threshold at alpha-gal immunoglobulin E levels of ≥0.1 international units per milliliter or ≥0.1 kilounits per liter
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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
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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