HB 497: Neurofibromatosis Research Grants
GENERAL BILL by Gonzalez Pittman
Neurofibromatosis Research Grants; Creates Neurofibromatosis Disease Grant Program within DOH; provides purpose & funding of program; provides requirements for grant applications; requires Rare Disease Advisory Council & peer review panels to establish & follow specified guidelines; prohibits members of council & panels from participating in certain discussions & decisions; authorizes certain appropriation funds to be carried forward.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/13/2026 House - 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 1/13/2026 House - 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 11/19/2025 House • Filed
11/24/2025 House • Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
• Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee
• Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
• Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
1/13/2026 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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HB 497, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 11/19/2025 at 5:29 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1060 Neurofibromatosis Research Grants Rodriguez Similar Last Action: 1/13/2026 S Introduced 
Citations - Statutes (1)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 381.994 Page 1 (pdf)