SR 83
SR 83 by McNerney
SR 83
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Bill overview
This resolution designates March of 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in California. The resolution highlights the significant impact of colorectal cancer in the United States, noting it’s a leading cause of cancer deaths and that many eligible Americans aren’t getting the screenings they need. It emphasizes disparities in diagnosis and mortality rates among specific populations and aims to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and screening.
Key provisions
- Designates March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
- Recognizes colorectal cancer as the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.
- Acknowledges disparities in colorectal cancer rates among various demographic groups.
- Calls for increased awareness and education regarding colorectal cancer screening.
Who is affected
- Residents of California
- American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Black Americans
- Hispanic men and women
- Rural Americans
- Individuals at risk for colorectal cancer
Notable changes
- None – This is a resolution, not a legislative change.
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| Enrolled March 10, 2026 |
| Passed IN Senate March 09, 2026 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 83
| Introduced by Senator McNerney |
| February 19, 2026 |
Relative to Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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SR 83, McNerney.
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WHEREAS, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States among men and women combined; and
WHEREAS, Colorectal cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented with timely screening, but one in three eligible Americans are not up to date on screening; and
WHEREAS, Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for men and women under 50 years of age; and
WHEREAS, American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Black Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and more likely to die from the disease than other groups; and
WHEREAS, Colorectal cancer is expected to account for 12 percent of cancer deaths among Hispanic men and 9 percent of cancer deaths among Hispanic women; and
WHEREAS, Americans in rural areas are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from colorectal cancer than Americans in urban areas; and
WHEREAS, In 2024, there were approximately 152,810 new cases of, and 53,010 deaths from, colorectal cancer; and
WHEREAS, The national goal established by the American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable is to strive to increase timely colorectal cancer screening rates to 80 percent in every community for all Americans eligible for screening; and
WHEREAS, Observing a Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month during the month of March would provide a special opportunity to increase awareness and offer education on the importance of early detection and screening of colorectal cancer; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate designates the month of March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.