HJR106 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Chip BrownPrince ChestnutMerika ColemanDanny CrawfordAnthony DanielsWill DismukesBrett EasterbrookVictor GastonJuandalynn GivanJeremy GrayTommy HanesSam JonesWes KitchensKelvin LawrenceRhett MarquesArtis McCampbellCharlotte MeadowsArnold MooneyMary MooreTaShina MorrisEd OliverRex ReynoldsProncey RobertsonRod ScottGinny ShaverMatt SimpsonVan SmithAndrew SorrellJeff SorrellsScott StadthagenRodney SullivanDavid WheelerAndy Whitt

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Rare Kidney Disease Awareness Month, recognized

Summary

HJR106 designates March 2021 as Rare Kidney Disease Awareness Month in Alabama to raise awareness and promote research, especially about APOL1-mediated FSGS and its impact on people with African ancestry.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution designates a month for awareness, highlights the importance of understanding and researching rare kidney diseases, and notes the disproportionate impact on African ancestry populations due to APOL1 variants. It calls on Alabama residents to engage with awareness efforts and support research toward better treatments and a cure.

Who It Affects

• People of African ancestry in Alabama, who are disproportionately affected by APOL1-mediated kidney disease.
• All Alabama residents, health care providers, patients, families, and researchers who are encouraged to participate in awareness efforts and research activities.

Key Provisions

• Designates March 2021 as Rare Kidney Disease Awareness Month in Alabama.
• Draws attention to APOL1-mediated FSGS and its disproportionate impact on people of African ancestry, including related statistics mentioned in the resolution.
• Encourages cooperation and participation of all Alabama citizens in research for effective treatment and a cure.

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, Designation