Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SR362: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In committee, September 10, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, September 10, 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 …
Sponsors
- Frank Farry (R, 6) · primary sponsor
- Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24)
- Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)
- Camera Bartolotta (R, 46)
- Michele Brooks (R, 50)
- Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
- Patty Kim (D, 15)
- Sharif Street (D, 3)
- Judy Schwank (D, 11)
- Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17)
- Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)
- Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
Latest actions
- : Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 10, 2026
Common questions
- What is SR362?
- SR362 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 SR362 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 SR362?
- In committee as of September 10, 2026. Latest action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 10, 2026 (September 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR362?
- Frank Farry (R, 6), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR362?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr362
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