HR81 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

April WeaverSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Day, March 15, 2016, recognized

Summary

HR81 recognizes Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Day in Alabama on March 17, 2016 and urges teal-themed awareness.

What This Bill Does

It designates a day for awareness of ovarian and gynecologic cancers and emphasizes early detection and education. It calls on educators, service providers, researchers, and advocacy groups to work together to inform women and educate them about screening options. It encourages all Alabama citizens to wear teal to show support and raise awareness.

Who It Affects

• Alabama women: encouraged to learn about symptoms and risk factors and to pursue regular medical exams for early detection.
• Educators, service providers, researchers, and advocacy groups: urged to collaborate to inform women and educate them about screening services.
• All Alabama citizens: encouraged to participate in the awareness effort, including wearing teal.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Day on March 17, 2016 and designates teal as the awareness color.
• Urges educators, service providers, researchers, and advocacy groups to work together to inform women about ovarian and gynecologic cancers and to educate them about screening services.
• Encourages all Alabama citizens to wear teal and support awareness, screening, and early detection efforts.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Designation