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WV SB773
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Maynard
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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 meat allergy caused by tick bites that triggers allergic reactions to red meat and other mammal-derived products
- Amends §16-1-4 of the West Virginia Code governing the state public health system
- Introduced by Senator M. Maynard on February 5, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources
- Changes reporting from discretionary to mandatory by requiring the secretary "shall" propose rules rather than "may" for this specific condition
Legislative Description
Requiring Department of Health to report positive alpha-gal tests to CDC
Health
Last Action
On 3rd reading, House Calendar
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Health & Human Resources2/23/2026
Health and Human Resources2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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