Relative to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month of 2026.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marie Alvarado-Gil and 6 co-sponsors

SR 124 would designate a 2026 California Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to promote education, awareness, and recognition of patients, advocates, and professionals without creating

Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Summary of SR 124 (2025-2026) – Relative to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month of 2026

Purpose and intent

SR 124 is a proposed resolution recognizing and designating a specific month in 2026 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in California.

The resolution aims to raise public awareness about ovarian cancer, promote education on early detection, and honor individuals affected by the disease as well as the advocates and medical professionals working to combat it.

Key provisions and changes

Formal designation: The Senate would officially recognize a designated month in 2026 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Awareness and outreach: Encourages state and local governments, organizations, and the public to participate in awareness activities, education, and outreach related to ovarian cancer.

Educational emphasis: Supports dissemination of information regarding risk factors, symptoms, screening (where applicable), and resources for diagnosis, treatment, and support.

Honoring advocates and patients: Aims to acknowledge the efforts of patients, survivors, researchers, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups working to advance understanding and treatment of ovarian cancer.

Who or what would be affected

Statewide recognition: The designation would be an official expression of the state’s acknowledgment, influencing public institutions, schools, hospitals, health agencies, and community organizations to participate in awareness activities.

Stakeholders likely impacted: ovarian cancer patients and survivors, family members, caregivers, healthcare professionals, nonprofit and advocacy groups, and educational institutions.

No new funding appropriations are specified in the available information; the bill primarily changes ceremonial and awareness-related designations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced on 2026-07-02.

Referral: Referred to the Committee on Rules (RLS) for further consideration.

Next steps: The bill would need to pass through the relevant Senate committees, receive floor votes, and then move to the Assembly (and potentially to the Governor) for enactment, if applicable. The exact timeline depends on legislative scheduling and committee action.

Sponsorship

Co-sponsors include: Catherine Blakespear, Sabrina Cervantes, Akilah Weber Pierson, Marie Alvarado-Gil, Laura Richardson, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, and Suzette Valladares.

The bill serves to reflect bipartisan or cross-party support emphasizing the importance of ovarian cancer awareness.

Notable context

As a concurrent or non-binding resolution (typical for state “relative to” designations), SR 124 primarily conveys ceremonial recognition and public awareness objectives rather than creating enforceable policy or funding changes.

The focus is on education, awareness, and honoring those affected by ovarian cancer, aligning with broader public health and cancer awareness campaigns.

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