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TN SB0744
TN SB0744AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to reportable diseases.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, directs the commissioner of health to, on or before July 1, 2025, add alpha-gal syndrome to the department of health's published list of reportable diseases and conditions, the occurrence of which must be reported to the department by a healthcare provider pursuant to existing administrative rule. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Commissioner of Health to add alpha-gal syndrome to the state's list of reportable diseases by July 1, 2025. Alpha-gal syndrome is a potentially serious allergic condition caused by a reaction to a sugar molecule found in mammalian meat, typically transmitted through tick bites, which can cause delayed allergic reactions to red meat and other mammalian products. By adding this condition to the reportable diseases list, healthcare providers will be mandated to report diagnosed cases to the state health department, which can help track the prevalence and spread of this condition, potentially improving public health surveillance and understanding of alpha-gal syndrome. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state legislature's determination that this change serves the public welfare by enhancing medical tracking and potentially supporting future research or public health interventions related to this emerging medical condition.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 56 (on 03/31/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0744&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0056.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0744.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0383 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0383.pdf |
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