SB 744 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Infectious Diseases - 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.

SB 744 requires Tennessee's health commissioner to add alpha-gal syndrome - a condition causing allergic reactions to red meat - to the state's list of reportable diseases by July 1, 2025. Healthcare providers would then be required to report diagnosed cases to the health department, as mandated by existing rules. This change directly affects medical professionals who treat patients with alpha-gal syndrome and the state health department responsible for tracking disease trends. The bill makes no changes to treatment protocols or patient costs, solely updating reporting requirements for public health monitoring.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2025
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Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/26/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ken Yager
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