Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StatePennsylvaniaReferred
HR 614: A Resolution recognizing the month of August 2026 as "Appendix Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Lisa Borowski
HR 614 status: Referred — Referred to Health (updated Sep 9, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The state legislature would officially designate August 2026 as 'Appendix Cancer Awareness Month'.
Who is affected
The resolution is broad in scope and intended for the general public and patient advocacy groups.
Requirements and enforcement
None; the bill imposes no requirements on citizens, agencies, or medical providers.
Costs and funding
None; there are no appropriations attached to this resolution.
When it takes effect
The recognition pertains specifically to the month of August 2026.
Potential benefits
Primary benefits include increased public awareness of a rare disease and support for patient advocacy efforts.
Risks and tradeoffs
The resolution does not result in substantive legislative or clinical change.
What is still unknown
Long-term impact on awareness levels or medical research interest is unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases visibility for rare appendix cancer diagnoses.
- Encourages community-level educational initiatives.
- Validates the experiences of patients and families.
Risks
- Resolution is non-binding and carries no funding.
- Does not alter clinical standards of care.
- Minimal reach beyond public messaging.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
The bill is purely symbolic; it creates no material changes to state health policy or funding.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
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