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TX SB2089
Bill
Status
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Borris Miles
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center within the Health and Human Services Commission to provide information on chronic kidney disease, related illnesses, and all clinical stages including end stage renal disease
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Creates a kidney health clinical trials registry where patients and family members can register to receive educational information on clinical trials and trial opportunities based on their specific stage of kidney disease
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Requires the resource center to provide comprehensive information including awareness campaigns, free screening access, continuing education for healthcare providers, physician directories, nutritional guidance, treatment options, and financial assistance resources
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Mandates all resource center information be available in both English and Spanish, with content maintained on the commission's website in collaboration with the existing Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force
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Implementation contingent on legislative appropriations; the commission may accept gifts, grants, and donations to support the program; effective date September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services
3/24/2025