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WV HB4068

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kathie Crouse

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the West Virginia Secretary of Health to propose legislative rules adding alpha-gal syndrome to the list of diseases that must be reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  • Alpha-gal syndrome is a tick-borne allergic condition triggered by consumption of red meat and other mammal-derived products

  • Amends §16-1-4 of the West Virginia Code relating to the State Public Health System

  • Introduced January 14, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Health and Human Resources

  • Sponsored by Delegate Crouse during the 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Requiring Department of Health to report positive Alpha Gal tests to CDC

Health

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources1/14/2026

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