TexasTexasBillHB 2298
AI cancer detection imaging grants
Would have created a grant program for health care facilities using AI to scan medical images for cancer detection.
Died in the Senate when the regular session adjourned sine dieMay 8, 2025 1 year ago
- Body
- Texas Legislature
- Session
- 2025
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2025
- Votes
- House 85-62
- Sponsors
- D (Democrat)Democrat
- Topics
- AI
Timeline
May 8, 2025 1 year ago
May 8, 2025 1 year ago
Jan 31, 2025 1 year ago
Sponsors
- D (Democrat)Suleman Lalani
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Change log
- AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27
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