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AL HJR123
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Faulkner
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AI Summary
- Designates March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama
- Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women combined in the United States
- Recommended screening age is 45 for average-risk adults, per the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and American Cancer Society
- Early detection yields approximately 90 percent five-year survival rate, but only 39 percent of cases are diagnosed at the localized stage
- Encourages all Alabamians age 45 and older to receive recommended colorectal cancer screenings
Legislative Description
March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, recognized
Resolutions
Last Action
Enacted
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/19/2026
Rules2/12/2026
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