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SB 1728

Uterine Fibroid Research Database

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ana Maria Rodriguez

Florida legislation establishing a uterine fibroid research database to collect patient data and support medical research on a condition affecting millions of women.

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Bill Summary · SB 1728

Legislative bill overview

SB 1728 would establish a uterine fibroid research database in Florida to collect and analyze data on the prevalence, diagnosis, treatment outcomes, and demographic patterns of uterine fibroids. The database would serve as a resource for researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better understand this common condition that disproportionately affects women, particularly Black women.

Why is this important

Uterine fibroids affect approximately 26 million women of reproductive age in the U.S., yet remain understudied relative to their prevalence and impact on quality of life, fertility, and healthcare costs. A comprehensive state database could identify treatment disparities, improve clinical outcomes, and support research into prevention and more effective management strategies—particularly for populations experiencing higher incidence rates.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and sustainability: The bill's fiscal impact on state appropriations and whether long-term funding would be secured to maintain the database infrastructure
  • Data privacy concerns: How sensitive patient health information would be protected, de-identified, and governed to prevent misuse while enabling research access
  • Limited scope: Whether a state-level database would be sufficiently robust for meaningful research, or if coordination with federal databases (like CDC systems) would be redundant or insufficient

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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