HR 1532: National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; September 2026; support designation

This is a resolution, not a law, so it does not change any Georgia statute or create new requirements. It lays out a long list of findings about ovarian cancer, including its death rate, survival statistics, the lack of an early detection test, disparities affecting Black women and other underserved groups, and the role of genetic testing and family history in assessing risk. Based on those findings, the House resolves that its members support the goals of designating September 2026 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. The resolution does not fund any program, create any office, or amend any Georgia code section.

• States the Georgia House's support for the national designation of September 2026 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
• Recites statistics on ovarian cancer death rates, survival rates, and diagnosis stages without creating any binding legal requirement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• Does not appropriate funding, create a program, or amend any existing Georgia law.

The resolution mainly affects public awareness efforts around ovarian cancer. It references women in general, Black women and other women of color, low-income and rural women, and women serving on active duty in the military, as groups facing higher risk or worse outcomes from the disease.

Because this is a symbolic resolution rather than a law, it does not change medical care, funding, or screening requirements in Georgia. Its practical effect is limited to expressing legislative support and directing distribution of the resolution's text to the public and press.

• The whereas clauses recite statistics on ovarian cancer, including a 51.6 percent five-year survival rate and roughly 80 percent of cases detected at an advanced stage.
• The resolving clause states that House members support the goals and ideals of designating September 2026 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for distribution to the public and the press.

1. 2026-03-06House Second Readers (House)
2. 2026-03-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)Primary sponsor
• Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-066)
• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
• Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)

• ovarian cancer
• women's health
• cancer awareness
• health disparities