OR HB4135

Designates March 4th of each year as HPV Awareness Day in Oregon

HPV vaccination can prevent over 90% of HPV-caused cancers, including cervical, vaginal, vulvar, anal, and penile cancers

Oregon's HPV vaccination completion rate for adolescents is approximately 67.6%, falling below national public health goals

Only 53.1% of Oregon women ages 25-44 have reported cervical cancer screenings meeting recommended guidelines

Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage