Cancer Awareness Day Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק יום המודעות למחלת הסרטן
TL;DRA bill to set an annual cancer awareness day on February 4, to promote prevention and early detection.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill states that Cancer Awareness Day will be marked every year on February 4, and if the date falls on a holiday or day of rest, it will be marked on the first weekday after it. The day will be marked with a special debate in the Knesset and through educational and public activities in cooperation with the education, health, culture and sports systems and the local authorities. The Minister of Health is in charge of implementing the law and has the authority to issue regulations for its implementation, with the approval of the Education, Culture and Sports Committee.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 68 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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