HENRIETTA LACKS DNA
Summary
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.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2025
Last action May 31, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 011-000-000
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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