CS/HB 497: Neurofibromatosis Research Grants
GENERAL BILL by Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee ; Gonzalez Pittman
Neurofibromatosis Research Grants; Creates Neurofibromatosis Disease Grant Program within DOH; provides purpose program; requires, subject to appropriation, program to award certain grants; 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: 2/12/2026 House - Now in Health & Human Services Committee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 2/12/2026 House - Now in Health & Human Services Committee
Bill Text: PDF
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) |
| 2/9/2026 | House |
• Added to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee agenda |
| 2/11/2026 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee • Reported out of Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
| 2/12/2026 | House |
• Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Now in Health & Human Services Committee |
