Oklahoma Senate Bill SR28

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/16/26
• Enrolled: 5/4/26
• Passed: 5/4/26

Caption

Resolution; declaring May as Alpha-gal Awareness and Prevention Month.

Summary

SR28 is a Senate resolution recognizing alpha-gal syndrome as a serious and potentially life-threatening public health concern in Oklahoma. The resolution describes alpha-gal syndrome as a tick-borne allergic condition that can cause delayed but severe reactions, including anaphylaxis, and notes that it can require strict avoidance of certain meat and dairy products. It also highlights the emotional, medical, educational, employment, and financial burdens the condition can create for affected individuals. The resolution encourages health care providers, public health officials, educators, and community groups to increase awareness of alpha-gal syndrome and other tick-borne illnesses. It supports continued research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of alpha-gal syndrome and related diseases, and it declares May as Alpha-gal Awareness and Prevention Month in Oklahoma. It also directs that a copy be sent to the State Department of Health to support tick-borne disease education and prevention efforts.

Impact

As a resolution, SR28 does not amend Oklahoma statutes or create enforceable legal duties. Its practical effect is to express the Senate’s policy position, elevate public awareness of alpha-gal syndrome, and encourage state health education and prevention efforts. It also formally designates May as Alpha-gal Awareness and Prevention Month and asks the State Department of Health to use the resolution in its tick-borne disease outreach.

Sentiment

The sentiment around SR28 appears strongly supportive and noncontroversial. In committee, there were no questions or debate, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote with unanimous support from those present. The available record shows no recorded opposition or divided vote.

Contention

There is little to no apparent contention in the available materials. The resolution’s focus on public health awareness, prevention, and research drew no objections in committee, and no amendments or competing viewpoints are reflected in the transcript. The only substantive policy emphasis is on whether the state should formally recognize the condition and promote education about tick-borne illness, which the Senate endorsed without debate.