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HR 163

A resolution to declare September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Noah Arbit and 16 co-sponsors

Michigan designates September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to raise public awareness and support for survivors, with no funding or legal mandates.

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Bill Summary · HR 163

Summary — House Resolution 163 (Michigan): Declare September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Status: Adopted
Introduced: September 2, 2025 (filed by Rep. Natalie Price / offered by a group of Representatives)
Classification: House resolution (ceremonial/non‑binding)

Main purpose

HR 163 formally declares September 2025 as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in the state of Michigan. The resolution aims to increase public awareness about ovarian cancer, highlight the importance of early detection and research, and recognize survivors, patients, families, and advocates working on this issue.

Key provisions

  • Officially declares September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan.
  • Recites national and global statistics and risks related to ovarian cancer, including:
    • U.S. estimates for 2025: approximately 20,890 new diagnoses and about 12,730 deaths (American Cancer Society).
    • Lifetime risk of diagnosis: about 1 in 91; lifetime risk of death: about 1 in 143.
    • Only about 20% of ovarian cancers are diagnosed at an early stage (5‑year survival 70–90% for early stage vs. 10–30% for late stage).
    • Global burden: more than 315,000 diagnoses and over 207,000 deaths annually, with cases projected to rise >40% by 2040.
  • Expressly recognizes survivors, patients, families, and advocates for their role in bringing awareness and hope.

Who is affected / impacted

  • Direct legal effect: none — this is a non‑binding, ceremonial resolution and does not create statutory obligations, funding, or programmatic changes.
  • Practical impact: raises public and institutional awareness across Michigan (residents, health systems, public health organizations, advocacy groups, and lawmakers). It may support outreach, education, fundraising, and local awareness events during September 2025.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Filed/Introduced in early September 2025.
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars and placed on congratulatory/memorial calendar.
  • Rules were suspended and the House adopted the resolution on September 3, 2025.
  • As a House resolution, it does not require gubernatorial signature to be effective as a legislative declaration; copies are typically made available to advocacy groups and the public.

Sponsors

The resolution was offered by a group of Michigan House members (listed in the adopted text, including Rep. Natalie Price as an introducer). It acknowledges and supports efforts by ovarian cancer survivors, families, and advocates statewide.

Bottom line

HR 163 is a state House ceremonial resolution that designates September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan, promotes awareness of the disease and its public‑health impacts, and formally recognizes those affected and those working to combat ovarian cancer. It does not authorize funding or create new legal requirements.

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

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