Georgia CommonsSenate · Introduced · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 372: Stomach Cancer; increased awareness; express support
Last action March 11, 2025 · Senate Read and Referred
A Georgia Senate resolution expresses support for raising awareness of stomach cancer, citing the state's high mortality ranking and the value of earlier detection and treatment.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a statement by the Senate expressing support for increased public awareness of stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer. The resolution cites background figures, including that stomach cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide, that 26,890 new cases were reported in the United States in 2024, and that Georgia ranks 11th in mortality from the disease. It notes that limited awareness of risk factors and screening can lead people to dismiss symptoms, delaying detection. The Senate resolves that its members support greater awareness and recognize that such awareness may help patients get diagnosed earlier. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to make copies available to the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Senate supports increased public awareness of stomach cancer.
- Recognizes that greater awareness of stomach cancer may lead to earlier detection for patients.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Does not create any new law, program, funding, or requirement.
Who it affects
The resolution mainly speaks to the general public and health advocacy groups focused on stomach cancer awareness. It also references Georgians affected by disparities in stomach cancer incidence and mortality among racial and ethnic groups.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or funding effect, it puts the Georgia Senate on record supporting stomach cancer awareness, which could support advocacy efforts, public education campaigns, or future legislative attention to screening and early detection.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses lay out background statistics on stomach cancer, including its global ranking, U.S. case counts, and Georgia's 11th-place mortality ranking.
- The resolved clause states the Senate's support for increased stomach cancer awareness and its link to earlier detection.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.
From the bill
“BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body express support for increased awareness of stomach cancer and recognize that such awareness may lead to earlier detection for patients.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-1)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-37)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
Topics
- stomach cancer
- cancer awareness
- public health
- health disparities