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HR 8123

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rita Harris

Establishes Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in Florida to symbolically recognize patients, researchers, and providers and promote awareness during the designated month.

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Bill Summary · HR 8123

Overview

HR 8123, introduced in the 2026 Florida legislative session, establishes a formal designation related to pancreatic cancer. The bill is titled “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” and is positioned as a ceremonial or commemorative measure rather than a substantive policy change. It has a co-sponsor listed as Rita Harris.

Purpose and intent

  • Primary aim: Create an annual observance in Florida to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer.
  • The designation is intended to acknowledge patients, survivors, researchers, and healthcare professionals, and to promote public understanding of pancreatic cancer and its impact.

Key provisions and changes

  • Establishment of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in Florida to be observed each year (the bill designates a specific month, though the exact month is not detailed in the summary provided).
  • Ceremonial/recognition focus: The measure is primarily symbolic, recognizing the importance of awareness, education, and support related to pancreatic cancer.
  • No explicit funding mechanism, regulatory changes, or enforcement provisions appear to accompany the designation based on the available information.

Who or what would be affected

  • General public in Florida would observe the designation as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
  • Pancreatic cancer patients, families, advocates, researchers, and healthcare providers may receive increased public attention and awareness during the designated period.
  • State agencies and the Legislature would likely participate in observances or acknowledgments during the designated month.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Filing and readings:
    • Filed: February 26, 2026
    • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version): February 26, 2026
    • Read 2nd time: March 2, 2026
  • Movement on the Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar:
    • March 2, 2026: Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar – Publication only
    • March 2, 2026: Adopted by Publication
  • Legislative nature: The action history indicates a routine ceremonial resolution process, culminating in formal publication and symbolic adoption rather than a law with administrative or regulatory effect.

Additional notes

  • Co-sponsor: Rita Harris
  • The bill, as described, functions as a commemorative resolution rather than a substantive statute with fiscal impacts or policy changes. If enacted, the bill would confer ceremonial recognition within the state and encourage awareness activities during the designated month.

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

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