Georgia CommonsHR 1116: Cancer Action Day; February 4, 2026; honoring all cancer patients, survivors, and their families; recognize
Last action January 28, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 4, 2026, as Cancer Action Day, honoring cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families across the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It honors cancer patients, survivors, and their families, remembers Georgians who have died from cancer, and formally recognizes February 4, 2026, as Cancer Action Day, tied to World Cancer Day observed internationally on that date. The resolution cites statistics from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, noting cancer is the leading cause of death in Georgia, with more than 68,000 Georgians expected to be diagnosed and over 19,000 expected to die from cancer in 2026. It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press, but it creates no new programs, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes February 4, 2026, as Cancer Action Day in Georgia, aligned with World Cancer Day.
- Honors cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their families and memorializes Georgians who have died from cancer.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
- Creates no new funding, programs, or legal obligations, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than binding legislation.
Who it affects
The resolution symbolically touches cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their families in Georgia, along with advocacy groups like the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. It does not impose duties on any agency or business beyond the House Clerk's directive to distribute copies.
Why it matters
While the resolution does not change any law, fund any program, or create new requirements, it publicly acknowledges the toll cancer takes on Georgians, citing that over 68,000 residents may be diagnosed and more than 19,000 may die from cancer in 2026.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause honors cancer patients, survivors, and families, and recognizes February 4, 2026, as Cancer Action Day.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for public and press distribution.
- The preamble cites American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network data on cancer diagnoses and deaths projected in Georgia for 2026.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor all cancer patients, survivors, and their families; remember those people who have been lost to cancer; and recognize February 4, 2026, as Cancer Action Day.”
“cancer remains the leading cause of death in Georgia, and it is estimated that more than 68,000 Georgians will be diagnosed with cancer in 2026”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)
- Mike Cameron (R, HD-001)
- Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
Topics
- cancer awareness
- public health
- legislative resolutions
- World Cancer Day