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Subcommittee advances Dunkley bill to build state uterine fibroid research database
Summary
Representative Dunkley’s bill to require a Department of Health uterine fibroid database that collects de-identified clinical data was reported favorably after lawmakers described the measure as necessary for research and education.
Representative Dunkley introduced legislation to require health-care providers to submit uterine fibroid data to the Department of Health for a research database, correcting implementation problems from a prior 2022 law (HB 543). She told the committee the database’s purpose is "to encourage research relating to the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids and ensure that women are provided with the relevant information and healthcare necessary to prevent and treat uterine fibroids."
A brief public comment by Dr. Samuel Carter of Carter's Corner Community Services was acknowledged but the chair clarified his remarks appeared to concern a separate funding project and not the bill before the panel.
Members including Representative Cassell and Ranking Member Woodson praised Dunkley’s persistence and urged colleagues to support the bill. Dunkley waived closing and the clerk called the roll; Chair Andrade announced HB 327 was reported favorably by the subcommittee.
Next steps: HB 327 was advanced by the subcommittee and will proceed through the legislative process for additional committee consideration and floor scheduling.
