HJR 123 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, recognized

HJR 123 is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama. It does not create new laws or requirements but encourages Alabamians aged 45 and older (and others at higher risk per their healthcare provider) to get recommended colorectal cancer screenings. The resolution highlights that early detection through screening significantly improves survival rates and could prevent many deaths, as current screening rates remain low. It specifically aims to promote public awareness about prevention and early detection during March 2026. This is a non-binding recognition effort, not a policy change.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Signed Mar 5, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 5, 2026

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The bill was finalized and enrolled, changing its status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and updating internal reference codes. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, as the bill simply recognizes March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama. The primary additions are administrative signatures and certification pages required to officially enact the bill into law.

TECHNICAL

The bill title and status were updated from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', indicating the legislative process is complete and the bill is ready for the Governor's signature.

New lines were added to the title to clarify the bill recognizes March 2026 as the full 'Month' of awareness.

Signatures and certification blocks for the Speaker of the House, Senate President, and Clerk were added to formally certify the bill's passage.

Internal document tracking codes (e.g., YMWDXN2-1) were updated to reflect the final enrolled version (YMWDXN2-2).

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Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

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Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

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Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Committee

Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES

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Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

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Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

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Feb 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

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Feb 12, 2026

Committee

Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules

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