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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: 2/11/2026 House - CS Filed
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