Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HR119: A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2026 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 14, 2026
Recognize April 2026 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.
What the bill says
A resolution recognizing April 2026 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2026 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky. WHEREAS, testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 35, but men of all ages can be at risk; and WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society estimates that 9,810 men in the United States will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2026, and approximately 630 men will die from testicular cancer in 2026; and WHEREAS, the rate of testicular cancer in Kentucky is 5.3 per 100,000 men; and WHEREAS, testicular cancer is usually treatable if detected early, and early-stage testicular cancer can be detected with self-examinations and regular visits to a healthcare provider; and WHEREAS, educating the public and healthcare providers about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and early detection of testicular cancer may reduce the rates of mortality from the disease; and WHEREAS, men who are educated about testicular cancer and conduct regular self-examinations will go on to understand the value of preventive health care and will be more likely to be proactive about their health by participating in health screenings; and WHEREAS, men who have testicular cancer and are educated about the value of early detection will be more likely to have the cancer detected when it is treatable; and WHEREAS, Kentucky families and those with a …
Sponsors
- Patrick Flannery (R, HD-096) · primary sponsor
- Emily Callaway (R, HD-037)
- Amy Neighbors (R, HD-021)
Latest actions
- : adopted by voice vote
- : to House Floor
- : taken from
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: Diseases, Commendations And Recognitions, Health And Medical Services, Men
Common questions
- What is HR119?
- HR119 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2026 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.
- What does HR119 do?
- In its own words: A resolution recognizing April 2026 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.
- What is the status of HR119?
- Passed both chambers as of April 14, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (April 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR119?
- Patrick Flannery (R, HD-096), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR119?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hr119.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.