Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HR85: A RESOLUTION designating March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 6, 2026
Designate March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.
What the bill says
A resolution designating March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION designating March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky. WHEREAS, Dr. Scott Farnsworth, the board chair of the Colon Cancer Prevention Project, is a colorectal cancer survivor; and WHEREAS, for over 22 years the project has worked to end preventable colorectal cancer deaths and suffering in Kentucky by increasing effective screenings; and WHEREAS, each year an average of 650 fewer Kentuckians are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 275 fewer Kentuckians die from colorectal cancer due to these efforts; and WHEREAS, Dr. Farnsworth and the Colon Cancer Prevention Project are saving numerous lives in Kentucky through advocacy, education, health system improvement, and survivor support; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly and citizens of Kentucky are immensely grateful for the dedicated efforts and commitment of the Colon Cancer Prevention Project; and WHEREAS, colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women in Kentucky, and Kentucky currently ranks among the highest in the nation in colorectal cancer mortality; and WHEREAS, by 2030, colorectal cancer is projected to be the leading cause of cancer deaths for persons 20 to 49 years old; and WHEREAS, Kentucky continues to have the highest incidence of colorectal cancer in the United States; and WHEREAS, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed in March to highlight the importance of screening for colorectal cancer, …
Sponsors
- Amy Neighbors (R, HD-021) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : adopted by voice vote
- : to House Floor
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: Diseases, Commendations And Recognitions
Common questions
- What is HR85?
- HR85 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION designating March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.
- What does HR85 do?
- In its own words: A resolution designating March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.
- What is the status of HR85?
- Passed both chambers as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR85?
- Amy Neighbors (R, HD-021).
- Where is the official record for HR85?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hr85.html
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