--- title: HR 1252. Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol; February 5, 2026; commending the collaborative efforts of Georgia's cancer prevention, screening, and advocacy partners; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1252 cite_as: HR 1252, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1252 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1252.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1252/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72926 date: 2026-02-05 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol; February 5, 2026; commending the collaborative efforts of Georgia's cancer prevention, screening, and advocacy partners; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1252 By: Representative Mathiak of the 82nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol and commending the collaborative efforts of Georgia's cancer prevention, screening, and advocacy partners; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in Georgia and continues to place a significant health and economic burden on the state, impacting individuals, families, and communities in every region of Georgia; and WHEREAS, many cancers can be prevented or detected early through evidence-based strategies including tobacco cessation, HPV vaccination, healthy nutrition and physical activity, sun safety, and timely cancer screening; and WHEREAS, Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol provides an opportunity for policymakers to engage directly with community leaders, survivors, and experts working to reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes across Georgia; and WHEREAS, the Georgia House of Representatives has established the Cancer Care Access Study Committee to examine barriers to cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, workforce capacity, and survivorship support across Georgia, particularly in rural and underserved communities; and WHEREAS, Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol is convened through the collaborative leadership of the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health, Georgia CORE, the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, and numerous health systems, advocacy organizations, and community partners across the state; and WHEREAS, these partners work year-round to advance cancer prevention, promote screening and early detection, address disparities affecting rural and underserved communities, and support individuals across the cancer continuum from prevention through survivorship. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol and commend the organizations, advocates, and individuals working to prevent cancer and save lives in Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body encourage all Georgians to learn about the work of the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, engage in evidence-based preventive health practices that reduce cancer risk, and keep up to date with recommended cancer screening. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 5, 2026 as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol, honoring the state's cancer prevention, screening, and advocacy partners. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It designates February 5, 2026 as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol, an event that brings together policymakers, community leaders, survivors, and experts to discuss cancer prevention and early detection efforts in Georgia. The resolution commends the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, the Georgia Department of Public Health, Georgia CORE, the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, and other health systems and advocacy groups for their year-round work on cancer prevention, screening, and support for people affected by cancer. It also encourages Georgians to learn about this work, adopt healthy habits that lower cancer risk, and stay current on recommended cancer screenings. The House Clerk is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### What it does - Formally recognizes February 5, 2026 as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol in Georgia. - Commends specific organizations, including the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium and the Georgia Department of Public Health, for cancer prevention work. - Encourages all Georgians to learn about cancer prevention efforts, adopt evidence-based preventive practices, and keep up with recommended screenings. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### Who it affects This resolution primarily affects the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, the Georgia Department of Public Health, Georgia CORE, Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, and other health and advocacy organizations it commends. It also speaks broadly to Georgians interested in cancer prevention and screening. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal requirements or funding, but it publicly highlights cancer as a major health burden in Georgia and spotlights groups working on prevention and screening, potentially raising awareness of resources and encouraging Georgians to pursue preventive health practices. ### Key provisions - The resolution recognizes cancer as one of the leading causes of death and a significant health and economic burden in Georgia. - It notes the House has established a Cancer Care Access Study Committee to examine barriers to cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship support, particularly in rural areas. - It formally resolves to recognize February 5, 2026 as Cancer Prevention Day and commend organizations and individuals working on cancer prevention. - It encourages Georgians to engage in preventive health practices and stay current with cancer screenings. - It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-05) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-05) - Sponsors: Karen Mathiak - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72926 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1252.md?full=1