Georgia HR1532: National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; September 2026; support designation

What the bill says

A resolution Supporting the designation of September 2026 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 2026 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths of women in the United States and causes more deaths than any other gynecologic cancer; and WHEREAS, in the United States, a woman's lifetime risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer is about one in 91; and WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society estimates 20,890 cases of ovarian cancer will be newly diagnosed in 2026, and 12,730 individuals will die from the disease nationwide; and WHEREAS, the five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer is 51.6 percent, and survival rates vary greatly depending on the stage of diagnosis; and WHEREAS, the five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer is over 90 percent for individuals diagnosed in early stages; and H. R. 1532 LC 129 1075 WHEREAS, while the mammogram can detect breast cancer and the pap smear can detect cervical cancer, there is no reliable early detection test for ovarian cancer; and WHEREAS, in June 2007, the first national consensus statement on ovarian cancer symptoms was developed to provide consistency in describing symptoms to make it easier for women to learn and remember those symptoms; and WHEREAS, Black women with ovarian cancer are more likely to have late-stage diagnoses, receive lower quality clinical services, and …

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Sponsors

• Campbell, Lisa (D, 35) · primary sponsor
• Shea Roberts (D, 52)
• McQueen, Mekyah (D, 61)
• Kimberly Alexander (D)
• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
• Sheila Jones (D, 60)

Latest actions

1. March 6, 2026: House Second Readers
2. March 4, 2026: House First Readers
3. March 3, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1532?

HR1532 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; September 2026; support designation.

What does HR1532 do?

In its own words: A resolution Supporting the designation of September 2026 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1532?

In committee as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (March 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1532?

Campbell, Lisa (D, 35), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1532?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73801