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HR 8021FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026Adopted by Publication
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Designating November 2026 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Florida

Original title: Lung Cancer Awareness Month

February 3, 2026

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Where This Stands

Currently Adopted by Publication. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Procedural history

5 actions
  1. Feb 9, 2026HouseFloor
    Adopted by Publication
  2. Feb 9, 2026HouseFloor
    Read 2nd time
  3. Feb 9, 2026House
    Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only
  4. Feb 4, 2026HouseIntroduced
    1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
  5. Feb 3, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed

Version history

Only one version on file - nothing to compare yet. As later stages (committee substitute, engrossed, enrolled) are captured, the redline appears here.

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$20,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Yvette BenarrochAPARTMENT POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Yvette BenarrochDOSAL TOBACCO CORPORATION$1,000AGRICULTUREFeb 2025
Yvette BenarrochFAMILY SUCCESS SERVICES INC$1,000COUNSELING SERVICESFeb 2025
Yvette BenarrochFLORIDA FAMILY INSURANCE COMPANY$1,000INSURANCEFeb 2025
Yvette BenarrochFLORIDA JUSTICE PC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Yvette BenarrochFLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Yvette BenarrochFLORIDA OPERATORS ASSOCIATION$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Yvette BenarrochFLORIDA POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FPBA LAW AND ORDER PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Yvette BenarrochFLORIDA POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION JUSTICE PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Yvette BenarrochFLORIDA RESTAURANT & LODGING ASSOCIATION PAC INC. #2$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Yvette BenarrochFLORIDA RESTAURANT & LODGING ASSOCIATION PAC, INC.$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Yvette BenarrochFMA SERVICES INC$1,000HEALTH CAREMar 2025
Yvette BenarrochFORT WORTH PROPERTY PARTNER LLC$1,000REAL ESTATEMar 2025
Yvette BenarrochHONEST LEADERSHIP$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEJan 2025
Yvette BenarrochJM FAMILY AUTOMOTIVE LLC$1,000AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRFeb 2025
Yvette BenarrochNEXTERA ENERGY PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Yvette BenarrochREALTORS POLITICAL ADVOCACY COMMITTEE$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Yvette BenarrochRONALD L BOOK, PA$1,000LAW FIRMMar 2025
Yvette BenarrochSOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINE AND SPIRITS, LLC$1,000BEVERAGESMar 2025
Yvette BenarrochABC LIQUORS, INC.$1,000BEVERAGE DEALERMar 2025

Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.

The Frame

What this does

This establishes a state-recognized awareness period intended to encourage public education regarding lung cancer risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of early screening for all Floridians.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Lung cancer patients and families

The resolution formally recognizes their experiences and the impact of the disease on their lives.

Healthcare professionals and researchers

The resolution acknowledges their work in treatment, research, and patient care.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 3, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

The Florida House of Representatives has officially designated November 2026 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month to promote public education, screening, and research. This serves as a formal recognition of the impact of lung cancer on Florida residents and honors those affected by the disease.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any medical laws or funding?
No. This is a ceremonial intended to raise awareness and does not change existing laws, medical regulations, or state funding.
What is the purpose of designating this month?
The purpose is to educate the public about lung cancer risks, symptoms, and screening, while honoring patients, survivors, and healthcare professionals.

Why It Matters

This establishes a state-recognized awareness period intended to encourage public education regarding lung cancer risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of early screening for all Floridians.

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Ceremonial Focus

The resolution emphasizes that lung cancer affects non-smokers, reflecting a shift in public awareness messaging regarding the disease.

Connected Entities

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Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy0
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  • Entertainment5
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