Georgia CommonsSR 669: Cancer Prevention Day; recognize February 5, 2026
Last action February 3, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol, honoring groups that work on cancer prevention, screening, and outreach across the state.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, the Senate uses it to formally recognize February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol, an event where lawmakers meet with community leaders, cancer survivors, and health experts working to lower cancer risk and improve outcomes in Georgia. The resolution commends the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium and its partners, including the Georgia Department of Public Health, Georgia CORE, and the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, for their year round work on prevention, screening, and support for underserved communities. It also encourages Georgians to learn about the Consortium's work, adopt healthy practices that reduce cancer risk, and stay current on recommended cancer screenings. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally designates February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the Georgia capitol.
- Commends the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium and its partner organizations for their cancer prevention and screening work.
- Encourages Georgians to engage in evidence-based practices that lower cancer risk and to keep up with recommended screenings.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
Who it affects
The resolution names the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, the Georgia Department of Public Health, Georgia CORE, the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, cancer survivors, health systems, and advocacy organizations that participate in Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal requirements or funding, but it gives cancer prevention groups a formal platform at the capitol to meet with lawmakers and raises public visibility for tobacco cessation, HPV vaccination, and cancer screening efforts across Georgia.
Key provisions
- The resolution recognizes February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol and commends organizations and individuals working on cancer prevention in Georgia.
- It encourages Georgians to learn about the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium and to adopt preventive health practices, including staying current on cancer screenings.
- It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
From the bill
“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”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
Topics
- cancer prevention
- public health
- legislative resolutions
- cancer screening