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HR 85

A RESOLUTION designating March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amy Neighbors

Designates March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky to honor advocates and encourage ongoing screening and prevention efforts.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · HR 85

Summary: HR 85 (2026RS) – Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Kentucky

Purpose and intent

  • The bill designates March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.
  • It honors Dr. Scott Farnsworth and the Colon Cancer Prevention Project for their work to reduce colorectal cancer deaths in Kentucky and to promote screenings, education, and health-system improvements.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: Recognition of Dr. Scott Farnsworth and the Colon Cancer Prevention Project for saving lives in Kentucky and calls for ongoing support to eliminate deaths from colorectal cancer.
  • Section 2: Official designation of March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.
  • Section 3: Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to Representative Amy Neighbors (the co-sponsor).

Who or what is affected

  • Primarily symbolic recognition by the Kentucky House of Representatives.
  • Raises awareness among the public, policymakers, and health stakeholders about colorectal cancer prevention and screening efforts led by the Colon Cancer Prevention Project.
  • No new funding, mandates, or regulatory changes are imposed by the resolution itself.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: February 26, 2026.
  • Committee referral: Committee on Committees (H) on February 26, 2026.
  • Floor action: Adopted by voice vote on March 6, 2026.
  • Effective designation: March 2026 designated as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month through the resolution.
  • Administrative action: Clerk to transmit the resolution to Rep. Amy Neighbors.

Context and significance

  • Highlights that colorectal cancer remains a major health concern in Kentucky, with high mortality and incidence rates relative to the nation.
  • Emphasizes ongoing need for screenings and healthy lifestyle choices to reduce preventable deaths.
  • Serves to publicly acknowledge and support the work of the Colon Cancer Prevention Project and its impact on Kentucky’s cancer outcomes.

Bottom-line

HR 85 is a commemorative resolution that designates March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky, honors advocates and survivors, and encourages continued efforts to reduce colorectal cancer deaths through screening, education, and health-system improvements. It does not enact policy changes or authorize spending.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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