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HR 8049

Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Dunkley

Florida designates an annual Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month through ceremonial resolution to increase public recognition of a condition affecting millions of women.

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Bill Summary · HR 8049

Legislative bill overview

HR 8049 designates a specific month in Florida as "Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month" to increase public recognition and education about this common medical condition affecting many women. The bill is a ceremonial resolution with no appropriations or enforcement mechanisms, serving primarily as a symbolic acknowledgment by the state legislature.

Why is this important

Uterine fibroids affect approximately 26 million women of reproductive age in the United States, yet remain significantly under-recognized compared to other health conditions. Awareness designations can help normalize conversations about the condition, encourage affected individuals to seek treatment, and potentially increase research visibility and funding discussions, though the resolution itself does not mandate these outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope concerns: Questions about whether legislative time should be spent on awareness proclamations versus substantive healthcare legislation addressing barriers to fibroids treatment
  • Equity considerations: The designation's actual impact on underserved communities, where fibroids disproportionately affect Black women and those with limited healthcare access
  • Implementation ambiguity: Unclear what specific awareness activities will follow the designation or how state agencies will participate in promotion

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

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