Bill Status of HR 250   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  HENRIETTA LACKS DNA

House Sponsors
Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.-Stephanie A. Kifowit, Debbie Meyers-Martin, Lisa Davis, Kimberly Du Buclet, Jawaharial Williams and Camille Y. Lilly

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  5/31/2025HouseResolution Adopted

Synopsis As Introduced
Honors the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman, whose contributions to medical science have had a lasting impact though her name is not widely known. Recognizes Alfred "Lacks" Carter Jr. for his work to preserve Henrietta Lacks' legacy and for his contributions in the fight against cervical cancer. Urges support for community-based research and education programs, which are vital to educating and empowering community members so they can make informed decisions about being involved in clinical research and the research process. Urges support for clinical research to reduce health disparities, to save lives, to gain insights about the safety and effectiveness of drugs and other medical treatments, and to discover treatments for various diseases.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  4/10/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  4/11/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/22/2025HouseAssigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
  5/13/2025HouseRecommends Be Adopted Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 011-000-000
  5/14/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
  5/31/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  5/31/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
  5/31/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
  5/31/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
  5/31/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
  5/31/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  5/31/2025HouseResolution Adopted

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