This resolution establishes the last Tuesday of each April as APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day in Alabama. The resolution highlights the importance of raising awareness about AMKD, a kidney disease that disproportionately affects individuals of African ancestry due to genetic variants in the APOL1 gene. It emphasizes the need for increased public knowledge, research, and a cure for this condition. The resolution also points out that African Americans are significantly more likely to develop kidney failure compared to White Americans and that those with two variants of the APOL1 gene have a higher risk of developing kidney disease.

The resolution encourages Alabamians to become informed about AMKD and to participate in activities that promote understanding and management of the disease. It suggests that individuals with APOL1 genetic variants can reduce their risk of kidney failure by engaging in healthy behaviors and regular medical consultations. Although there are no approved treatments targeting the underlying cause of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases, the resolution supports ongoing clinical trials and research efforts. The Alabama Legislature calls for the cooperation and participation of all citizens in seeking effective treatments and a cure for AMKD.