Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR502: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 28, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, April 29, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck that produces the thyroid hormones, which are involved in regulating an individual's metabolism; and WHEREAS, There are a number of conditions that an individual can suffer from if the individual's thyroid is not functioning properly; and WHEREAS, One thyroid condition, hypothyroidism, occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough of a thyroid hormone; and WHEREAS, Hypothyroidism can cause a variety of symptoms, including fatigue and unexplained weight gain; and WHEREAS, Treatment of hypothyroidism typically includes the prescription of a synthetic thyroid hormone to restore adequate hormone levels and reduce or eliminate symptoms; and WHEREAS, Another thyroid condition, hyperthyroidism, occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much of a thyroid hormone; and WHEREAS, Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include unintentional weight loss, rapid or irregular heartbeat and increased nervousness, anxiety and irritability; and WHEREAS, A number of medications may be prescribed to treat hyperthyroidism, including radioactive iodine, anti-thyroid medications, beta blockers and even surgery in rare cases; and WHEREAS, Additionally, thyroid cancer is a condition that can be accompanied by symptoms such as a lump in the neck, changes to an individual's voice, difficulty swallowing, pain in the neck and throat and …
Sponsors
- Steven Malagari (D, 53) · primary sponsor
- Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
- Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
- Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
- Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
- Carol Kazeem (D, 159)
- Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
- Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
- Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
- Kerry Benninghoff (R, 171)
- Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
- Maureen Madden (D, 115)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 28, 2026
- : Adopted, Sept. 28, 2026 (202-1)
- : Removed from table, Sept. 28, 2026
- : Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 29, 2026
- : Reported as committed, June 2, 2026
- : Referred to HEALTH, April 29, 2026
Votes
- House Floor: HR502, RC 1357 (September 28, 2026): 202 yea, 1 nay, passed
- House Health: Report Bill As Committed (June 2, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH
Common questions
- What is HR502?
- HR502 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR502 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR502?
- Passed both chambers as of September 28, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 28, 2026 (September 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR502?
- Steven Malagari (D, 53), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR502?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr502
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