Pennsylvania HR616: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, September 14, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Ovarian cancer, which occurs when abnormal cells in a woman's ovaries, fallopian tubes or the related peritoneum grow out of control and spread, is the sixth leading cause of cancer deaths for women in the United States; and WHEREAS, There are more than 30 types of ovarian cancer, with epithelial ovarian cancers being the most common; and WHEREAS, A woman's risk of developing ovarian cancer during her lifetime is approximately 1 in 91; and WHEREAS, A woman's chance of dying from ovarian cancer is approximately 1 in 143; and WHEREAS, Increased risk factors for developing ovarian cancer include aging, obesity, a family history of ovarian or breast cancer, inherited gene mutations and a personal history of endometriosis or breast, uterine or colorectal cancer; and WHEREAS, About half of all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are 63 years of age or older; and WHEREAS, In 2026, the American Cancer Society estimates approximately 21,010 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer, and approximately 12,450 women will die from ovarian cancer; and WHEREAS, The rate of ovarian cancer deaths has decreased by 45% since 1976, reflecting both decreased incidence and improved treatment; and WHEREAS, When detected early, 94% of ovarian cancer patients live longer than …

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Sponsors

• Kristin Marcell (R, 178) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Hogan (R, 142)
• Craig Staats (R, 145)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Mary Isaacson (D, 175)
• DEASY JR., DANIEL J. (D, 027)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• David Rowe (R, 85)
• Jill Cooper (R, 55)

Latest actions

1. September 29, 2026: Reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2026
2. September 14, 2026: Referred to HEALTH, Sept. 14, 2026

Votes

• House Health: Report Bill As Committed (September 29, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR616?

HR616 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR616 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR616?

In committee as of September 29, 2026. Latest action: Reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2026 (September 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HR616?

Kristin Marcell (R, 178), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR616?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr616