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GA SB340
Bill
Status
Passed
8/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Beach
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AI Summary
- Designates September 1 of each year as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Day" in Georgia by adding new Code section 1-4-23 to the state's holidays and observances chapter
- Childhood cancer is identified as the number one cause of death by disease among children under age 19, with 46 children diagnosed and 7 dying each day
- Two-thirds of children with cancer develop lifelong conditions from treatment, and there are 12 types and over 100 subtypes of pediatric cancer
- An average of 70 potential life years are lost when a child dies of cancer, compared to 15 potential life years lost for adults
- Acknowledges that pediatric cancer affects children across all ethnic groups, socioeconomic classes, and geographic regions
Legislative Description
Childhood Cancer Awareness Day; September 1 of each year; provide
Last Action
Effective Date
1/1/2021
Full Bill Text
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