Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StatePennsylvaniaReferred
SR 363: A Resolution designating the month of September 2026 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Scott Martin
SR 363 status: Referred — Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations (updated Sep 10, 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
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 5/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan100%
Public opinion100%
Bill summary
What changes
The Pennsylvania legislature proposes to designate September 2026 as 'Childhood Cancer Awareness Month'.
Who is affected
The resolution does not specifically affect any person or group, serving as a symbolic gesture of support for children with cancer.
Requirements and enforcement
None.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source; effectively zero-cost administrative action.
When it takes effect
Designates September 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides symbolic support and raises public awareness for childhood cancer initiatives.
Risks and tradeoffs
No meaningful policy concerns exist for this type of resolution.
What is still unknown
The exact scope of any state-sponsored awareness events remains unknown as the text is a resolution only.
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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
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Increases public visibility for childhood cancer patients
- Demonstrates symbolic legislative solidarity with families
- Encourages community-led awareness events
Risks
- Offers only symbolic support without material benefits
- Does not provide funding for patient services
- Minimal reach beyond the legislative designation
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
70%
Benefits
- Promotes public discourse on pediatric oncology
- Supports educational initiatives regarding cancer symptoms
- Encourages collaborative health advocacy
Risks
- No direct improvements to health service delivery
- No expansion of clinical resource access
- Does not mandate public health standards
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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
This is a commemorative act with no substantive impact on state policy or funding.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary only; full text not analyzed.
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Where it stands
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