Bill > HB0093

This bill modifies the provisions of the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Fund and its Advisory Committee, primarily expanding the fund's capabilities and clarifying its operations. The bill introduces new definitions, including "nervous system research," which refers to specific types of medical research aimed at improving clinical outcomes for individuals with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, strokes, or neurological conditions. The bill allows the fund to provide research grants up to $100,000 annually to qualified charitable clinics, with strict requirements for grant recipients, including reporting research results, providing itemized expenditures, and returning unspent funds. The Advisory Committee's composition is slightly modified, with the addition of a member who conducts or is knowledgeable about neurological research. The committee's responsibilities are expanded to include providing an annual report to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee and meeting at least quarterly. The bill also adjusts the fund's allocation percentages for various programs and services, ensuring continued support for public education, care coordination, and direct therapeutic services for adults and children with neurological conditions. The bill will take effect on May 7, 2025, and aims to enhance support and research for individuals with brain and spinal cord injuries.

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