HJR436 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Mack Morrow

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2017, recognized

Summary

Alabama recognizes October 2017 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and supports early detection and dense-breast-tissue notification efforts.

What This Bill Does

If enacted as a resolution, it designates October 2017 in Alabama as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and expresses support for early detection of breast cancer and for notification of dense breast tissue. It notes that early detection improves treatment outcomes and references the existing state law that requires physicians to notify women when dense breast tissue is detected, reinforcing vigilance in care.

Who It Affects

• General Alabama residents receive recognition and increased awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
• Women with dense breast tissue and their physicians, through the existing notification requirement and the resolution's support of that provision.

Key Provisions

• Recognition of October 2017 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama.
• Expression of support for early detection and patient awareness efforts related to breast cancer.
• Reference to Act 2013-284 requiring physicians to notify women when dense breast tissue is detected on a mammogram and encouragement of vigilant follow-up.

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, Congratulatory