HJR198 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kelvin DatcherRepresentative
Democrat
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day; last Tuesday of each April, recognized
Summary: Alabama designates the last Tuesday of April as APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day to raise awareness and promote research and testing related to APOL1-related kidney disease.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the bill designates a statewide awareness day and encourages public awareness, education, and participation in research. It specifically encourages people with Western or Central African ancestry to consider APOL1 genetic testing, explains how APOL1 risk factors contribute to kidney disease, and notes that there are no approved treatments yet but clinical trials may offer opportunities. It also urges Alabama residents to support efforts toward better diagnosis and care.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents of Western or Central African ancestry (including African Americans) who are encouraged to consider APOL1 genetic testing and to learn about AMKD.
All Alabama citizens and healthcare providers who are encouraged to participate in awareness efforts and support research for effective treatment and a cure.

Key Provisions
Designates the last Tuesday of April as APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day in Alabama.
Encourages awareness, education, and cooperation in research for effective treatment and a cure; encourages those with Western/Central African ancestry to consider APOL1 genetic testing.
States that APOL1 variants increase kidney disease risk, especially among people of African ancestry, and that awareness could lead to earlier diagnosis and care; lists risk-reduction steps (regular medical care, healthy diet, prescribed medications, at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, and avoiding tobacco).
Notes that there are no approved treatments addressing the underlying cause of AMKD, but clinical trials may provide opportunities.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions