HR 163 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

This resolution (HR 163) formally declares September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but aims to increase public awareness about ovarian cancer, referencing statistics that highlight its high mortality rate (e.g., 12,730 U.S. deaths estimated for 2025) and the importance of early detection. The resolution is ceremonial, recognizing survivors, patients, and advocates, and aligns with the national observance of September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Sep 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Sep 4, 2025 Last action Sep 4, 2025

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House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted and updated with additional sponsors, but the substantive policy content remains unchanged. The resolution still declares September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan and includes the same factual background about ovarian cancer statistics and awareness goals.

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Added five new sponsors (Miller, Paiz, Wegela, and Witwer) to the list of representatives offering the resolution, expanding the coalition of supporters.

Reformatted line breaks and spacing throughout the document for improved readability and standard legislative formatting.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Sep 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Sep 4, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Natalie Price

lower

1 primary · 16 co-sponsors