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Introduced
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A Senate Resolution To Encourage Each Individual In South Carolina To Become Better Informed About And Aware Of Kidney Disease And Apol1-mediated Kidney Disease, To Encourage People From Or With Ancestry From Western And Central Africa To Consider Genetic Testing For Apol1 Gene Mutations, And To Declare Tuesday, April 29, 2025, As "apol1-mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day" In The State Of South Carolina.
AI Summary
This resolution addresses the critical issue of kidney disease, particularly focusing on APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD), which disproportionately affects African Americans. The resolution highlights that kidney disease impacts 37 million Americans, with African Americans experiencing significantly higher rates of kidney failure despite representing only 13% of the population. It emphasizes the genetic component of kidney disease, specifically the APOL1 gene variants more common in people with Western or Central African ancestry, which can increase the risk of developing a rapidly progressive form of kidney disease. The resolution aims to raise awareness about these genetic risks, encourage genetic testing for individuals with relevant ancestry, and promote preventive health measures such as regular medical check-ups, healthy diet, exercise, and medication adherence. By declaring Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as "APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day" in South Carolina, the resolution seeks to educate the public about the genetic factors, health disparities, and potential preventive strategies related to kidney disease, while also noting the current lack of FDA-approved treatments and the need for continued research and clinical trials.
Sponsors (46)
Deon Tedder (D)*,
Brian Adams (R),
Thomas Alexander (R),
Karl Allen (D),
Sean Bennett (R),
Allen Blackmon (R),
Chip Campsen (R),
Richard Cash (R),
JD Chaplin (R),
Wes Climer (R),
Tom Corbin (R),
Ronnie Cromer (R),
Tom Davis (R),
Tameika Devine (D),
Jason Elliott (R),
Tom Fernandez (R),
Mike Gambrell (R),
Billy Garrett (R),
Stephen Goldfinch (R),
Jeffrey Graham (D),
Larry Grooms (R),
Greg Hembree (R),
Brad Hutto (D),
Darrell Jackson (D),
Michael Johnson (R),
Carlisle Kennedy (R),
Josh Kimbrell (R),
Matthew Leber (R),
Shane Martin (R),
Shane Massey (R),
Margie Matthews (D),
Roger Nutt (R),
Russell Ott (D),
Harvey Peeler (R),
Luke Rankin (R),
Mike Reichenbach (R),
Rex Rice (R),
Ronnie Sabb (D),
Everett Stubbs (R),
Ed Sutton (D),
Ross Turner (R),
Danny Verdin (R),
Overture Walker (D),
Kent Williams (D),
Tom Young (R),
Jeffrey Zell (R),
Last Action
Introduced and adopted (on 04/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0544&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/544_20250403.htm |
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