SR916: SR916 Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize March 9, 2026

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally designates March 9, 2026, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol, citing statistics on how common and preventable melanoma and other skin cancers are, and highlighting the work of groups like the Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, the Atlanta Dermatological Association, and the Skin Cancer Awareness Network Foundation. The Senate encourages Georgians to become more aware of skin cancer risks and the importance of catching it early. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of it to the three named organizations. It is a symbolic statement rather than a binding rule or funding measure.

• Formally recognizes March 9, 2026, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Encourages all Georgians to become more aware of skin cancer risks and the value of early diagnosis.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to three named dermatology and skin cancer awareness organizations.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a statement of recognition.

The resolution most directly involves the Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, the Atlanta Dermatological Association, and the Skin Cancer Awareness Network Foundation, who receive copies of it. More broadly it addresses Georgians as a general public audience regarding skin cancer awareness.

Because the resolution creates no legal requirements, funding, or penalties, its effect is limited to public recognition and messaging. It may help raise awareness of skin cancer prevention and early detection but does not change any program, agency duty, or Georgia statute.

• The resolving clause designates March 9, 2026, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol and encourages public awareness of skin cancer risks and early diagnosis.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the three named dermatology-related organizations.
• The whereas clauses cite statistics on melanoma's prevalence, mortality, and treatment costs but do not create any operative legal effect.

1. 2026-03-09Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)Primary sponsor
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)

• skin cancer awareness
• public health
• dermatology
• Georgia Senate resolution