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SB 1205

AN ACT DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JULY AS UTERINE FIBROID AWARENESS MONTH.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Miller

Connecticut designates July as Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month to increase public health education and reduce stigma around this common condition affecting women.

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Bill Summary · SB 1205

Legislative bill overview

SB 1205 designates July as Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month in Connecticut. The bill is a ceremonial/observance measure that recognizes a health condition affecting a significant portion of the population, particularly women of reproductive age.

Why is this important

Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors affecting an estimated 26% of women of reproductive age, with higher prevalence in Black women. Awareness designations can increase public education, reduce stigma around the condition, and potentially encourage earlier medical consultation and diagnosis. However, the practical impact of a state awareness month is primarily symbolic and educational rather than policy-driven.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost-benefit of awareness designations: Critics may question whether official awareness months represent meaningful use of legislative time and resources, or if awareness-building should be left to medical organizations and advocacy groups
  • Selection precedent: Approving this month could create expectations for similar designations for other diseases and conditions, potentially leading to calendar congestion
  • Equity in health recognition: Questions about whether certain conditions receive disproportionate legislative attention based on advocacy strength rather than public health burden or impact

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

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