Oregon designates March 4th as HPV Awareness Day to encourage cancer prevention

Original title: Designates March 4th of each year as HPV Awareness Day.

Last action · March 17, 2026: Chapter 4, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 4, 2026.Sponsors: Annessa Hartman and 32 others

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What This Bill Does

Oregon law designates March 4th of each year as HPV Awareness Day, taking effect immediately upon passage as an .

Why it matters

Changes only the official state calendar designation; no funding or mandatory service changes are stated.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Oregon Health Authority

The agency is encouraged to recognize HPV Awareness Day through voluntary public education and outreach activities.

Directly affected

Local public health authorities

Local authorities and community clinics are encouraged to share medically accurate information on HPV prevention and screening.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does HPV Awareness Day require schools or clinics to provide new services?

No, the measure encourages the Oregon Health Authority, local public health authorities, community clinics, and schools to participate through voluntary public education and outreach as resources allow, but does not impose mandatory service changes or funding.

When does HPV Awareness Day take effect?

The measure takes effect immediately upon passage on March 4, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

20 actions

Mar 17, 2026House
Chapter 4, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 4, 2026.
Mar 4, 2026House
Governor signed.
Mar 4, 2026Senate
President signed.
Mar 4, 2026House
Speaker signed.
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Made a Special Order of Business by voice vote.

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Mar 3, 2026Senate
Second reading.
Mar 3, 2026Senate
Recommendation: Do pass.
Mar 3, 2026Senate
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Mar 2, 2026Senate
Referred to Rules.
Mar 2, 2026Senate
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Feb 27, 2026House
Third reading. Carried by Hartman. Passed.
Feb 26, 2026House
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 27, 2026 Calendar.
Feb 24, 2026House
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 26, 2026 Calendar.
Feb 23, 2026House
Second reading.
Feb 20, 2026House
Recommendation: Do pass.
Feb 19, 2026House
Work Session held.
Feb 17, 2026House
Public Hearing held.
Feb 2, 2026House
Referred to Rules.
Feb 2, 2026House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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