Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida H8049: Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month
Status: Passed both chambers, March 3, 2026
Designates July 2026 as "Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month."
What the bill says
A resolution designating July 2026 as "Fibroid Awareness Month" in Florida.
From the introduced text, February 17, 2026:
A resolution designating July 2026 as "Fibroid Awareness Month" in Florida. WHEREAS, uterine fibroids, clinically known as uterine leiomyoma, are benign tumors in the uterus and the single most common indication for hysterectomy, and WHEREAS, uterine fibroids grow on or in the uterus and cause heavy menstrual bleeding, debilitating pain, painful intercourse, fetal mortality, and sometimes infertility in women, and WHEREAS, consequently, uterine fibroids are the leading cause of loss of reproductive potential, and nearly one-half of all hysterectomies are performed to address uterine fibroids, and WHEREAS, as many as three out of four women will have uterine fibroids during their lives, and up to 80 percent of women by age 50 will be affected by uterine fibroids, and WHEREAS, in 2015, the Florida House of Representatives designated July as Fibroid Awareness Month, highlighting the conversation around the disorder, and bringing awareness to the issue, and WHEREAS, public awareness empowers and informs residents of this state about uterine fibroids and encourages earlier diagnosis, more research, and better treatment options, and, HR 8049 2026 hr8049-00 Page 2 of FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES eventually, will lead to a cure for uterine fibroids, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida: That July 2026 is designated as "Fibroid Awareness Month" in Florida.
Sponsors
- Dunkley, Lisa (D, HD-097) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Adopted by Publication
- : Read 2nd time
- : Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only
- : 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is H8049?
- H8049 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.
- What does H8049 do?
- In its own words: A resolution designating July 2026 as "Fibroid Awareness Month" in Florida.
- What is the status of H8049?
- Passed both chambers as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: Adopted by Publication (March 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored H8049?
- Dunkley, Lisa (D, HD-097).
- Where is the official record for H8049?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/8049
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