HR1252: HR1252 Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol; February 5, 2026; commending the collaborative efforts of Georgia's cancer prevention, screening, and advocacy partners; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes February 5, 2026 as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol. It highlights cancer's toll on Georgia families and communities and points to prevention strategies like tobacco cessation, HPV vaccination, healthy nutrition, sun safety, and regular screening as ways to reduce risk. 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 and early detection. It also references the House's Cancer Care Access Study Committee, which looks at barriers to cancer care in rural and underserved areas. The resolution encourages Georgians to learn about these efforts and stay current on screenings, and directs the House Clerk to distribute copies to the public and press.

• Officially designates 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 their cancer prevention work.
• Encourages all Georgians to learn about cancer prevention efforts and keep up with recommended cancer screenings.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution names the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, the Georgia Department of Public Health, Georgia CORE, the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, health systems, and cancer advocacy organizations. It also speaks broadly to Georgia residents, cancer survivors, and policymakers interested in cancer prevention.

While the resolution creates no new law, funding, or requirement, it publicly spotlights cancer prevention work and encourages Georgians to pursue screening and preventive health practices, and gives advocacy groups visibility at the capitol.

• The resolving clause recognizes February 5, 2026 as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol and commends groups working on cancer prevention in Georgia.
• A further resolved clause encourages Georgians to learn about the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium and engage in preventive health practices.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
• References the existing House Cancer Care Access Study Committee, which examines barriers to cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship support, particularly in rural areas.

1. 2026-02-05House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-05House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-05House Hopper (House)

• Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)Primary sponsor

• cancer prevention
• public health
• cancer screening
• capitol recognition day
• health advocacy