Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SR83: Recognize "Blood Cancer Awareness Day" in Mississippi.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 26, 2026
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 28, 2026, AS "BLOOD CANCER AWARENESS DAY" IN MISSISSIPPI.
What the bill says
A resolution recognizing may 28, 2026, as "blood cancer awareness day" in mississippi.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 28, 2026, AS "BLOOD CANCER AWARENESS DAY" IN MISSISSIPPI. WHEREAS, blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma are among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States, with someone diagnosed approximately every three minutes; and WHEREAS, more than 1.3 million Americans are currently living with or are in remission from a blood cancer, and these diseases collectively account for approximately ten percent of all new cancer diagnoses nationwide each year; and WHEREAS, blood cancer diagnoses affect individuals of all ages, geographic regions, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including residents across the State of Mississippi; and WHEREAS, treatment for blood cancers often involves long-term therapy, repeated hospital visits, and ongoing medical monitoring, and many of these treatments are among the most expensive cancer therapies, creating significant financial hardship for patients and their families; and *SS36/R1619* S. R. No. 83 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS36/R1619 PAGE 1 (rdd\kr) WHEREAS, financial strain is a documented barrier to treatment adherence and recovery, and patients frequently require assistance not only for medical expenses, but also for transportation, housing, and basic living needs during treatment; and WHEREAS, Blood Cancer United is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating blood cancer research while improving the quality of life for patients and families, having invested more than $2 billion in blood cancer research that has …
Sponsors
- Michel, J. Walter (R, 25) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Votes
- Adopted (March 26, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SR83?
- SR83 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Recognize "Blood Cancer Awareness Day" in Mississippi.
- What does SR83 do?
- In its own words: A resolution recognizing may 28, 2026, as "blood cancer awareness day" in mississippi.
- What is the status of SR83?
- Passed both chambers as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Adopted (March 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR83?
- Michel, J. Walter (R, 25).
- Where is the official record for SR83?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0083.xml
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