Bill > H4029

This bill amends South Carolina state law to require physicians to report cases of alpha-gal syndrome to the county health department, adding it to the list of diseases that must be reported within twenty-four hours. Alpha-gal syndrome is a rare allergic condition typically caused by a tick bite that makes people allergic to red meat and other mammalian products. The existing law already requires physicians to report contagious and infectious diseases, and this amendment specifically adds alpha-gal syndrome to the mandatory reporting list. Physicians who fail to report cases of alpha-gal syndrome can be found guilty of a misdemeanor and face potential fines up to $100 or imprisonment for up to 30 days. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval by the Governor, allowing the Department of Public Health and Environmental Control to track and monitor instances of this specific syndrome.

Health and Social Services

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4029&session=126&summary=B