Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HR365: A resolution to declare October 16, 2026, as Mammography Day in the state of Michigan.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 23, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution to declare October 16, 2026, as Mammography Day in the state of Michigan.
From the enrolled text, September 23, 2026:
A resolution to declare October 16, 2026, as Mammography Day in the state of Michigan. Whereas, The third Friday in October is recognized nationally as National Mammography Day during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, serving as a reminder of the importance of breast cancer screening and early detection; and Whereas, October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to increase awareness of breast cancer, encourage regular screening and early detection, support individuals and families affected by the disease, and promote continued research; and Whereas, Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Michigan and the second leading cause of cancer death among Michigan women; and Whereas, An estimated 9,410 Michigan residents were expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, and approximately 1,350 Michigan residents were expected to die from the disease; and Whereas, The National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommends that individuals at average risk begin annual screening mammography at age 40, with annual screening mammography with tomosynthesis, commonly known as 3D mammography, recommended for average-risk individuals age 40 and older; and Whereas, Mammograms can detect breast cancers up to three years before they can be felt, allowing cancers to be identified at an earlier stage when treatment may be more successful; and Whereas, Advances in breast imaging, including digital breast tomosynthesis, or 3D …
Sponsors
- Byrnes, Erin (D, 15) · primary sponsor
- Pohutsky, Laurie (D, 17)
- Miller, Reggie (D, 31)
- Glanville, Carol (D, 84)
- Steckloff, Samantha (D, 19)
- Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47)
- Rogers, Julie (D, 41)
- Liberati, Tullio (D, 2)
- Snyder, Will (D, 87)
- Morgan, Jason (D, 23)
- Grant, Kristian (D, 82)
- Paiz, Veronica (D, 10)
Latest actions
- : adopted
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Erin Byrnes
Common questions
- What is HR365?
- HR365 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to declare October 16, 2026, as Mammography Day in the state of Michigan.
- What does HR365 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to declare October 16, 2026, as Mammography Day in the state of Michigan.
- What is the status of HR365?
- Passed both chambers as of September 23, 2026. Latest action: adopted (September 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR365?
- Byrnes, Erin (D, 15), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR365?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HR-0365
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