Bill > HB1754

This bill establishes the Tracking Infectious Cases Knowledgeably (TICK) Act, which addresses alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a serious allergic condition caused by tick bites that can trigger life-threatening reactions to red meat and mammalian products. The bill requires the Illinois Department of Public Health to develop rules by January 1, 2026, mandating that medical professionals report AGS and Lyme disease cases to local and state health departments on the date of diagnosis. The department must track these cases statewide and within individual counties, and publicly publish tracking results on its website in a timely manner. Additionally, the bill requires the department to provide educational materials about AGS, including information on its signs, symptoms, and diagnostic procedures, and to conduct an awareness campaign targeting community members, local health departments, and medical providers. The bill recognizes that Illinois has one of the highest AGS prevalence rates in the nation and defines AGS as an acquired allergic reaction typically caused by lone star tick bites. The legislation defines "diagnosis" broadly to include identification by licensed physicians or appropriately supervised medical professionals. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1754&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104