HR1904: HR1904 National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; September 16, 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates September 16, 2026, as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol. It does not change any law or create any program; it is a ceremonial statement. The bulk of the text lists findings about ovarian cancer, including its ranking among causes of cancer death for women, survival rates by stage of diagnosis, disparities in outcomes for Black women and other underserved groups, the lack of a reliable early detection test, and the role of genetic factors like the BRCA genes. The resolution formally recognizes the awareness day and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.

• Formally recognizes September 16, 2026, as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• Creates no new law, funding, program, or requirement; it is a symbolic declaration by the House of Representatives.

The resolution primarily affects public awareness efforts around ovarian cancer in Georgia. It does not impose duties on residents, businesses, or agencies beyond directing the House Clerk to distribute copies of the text.

While the resolution carries no legal force, it publicly highlights statistics on ovarian cancer risk, survival, and disparities, which may draw attention to awareness and screening efforts among Georgians, health care providers, and advocacy groups.

• The resolving clause recognizes September 16, 2026, as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for public and press distribution.
• The preamble (whereas clauses) cites statistics on ovarian cancer mortality, survival rates, racial disparities, genetic risk factors like BRCA genes, and research funding gaps, but these are background findings, not enforceable provisions.

1. 2026-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)Primary sponsor

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