Rep. Mark Newton

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing March 11, 2026, as "Nurses Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It honors Georgia's over 170,000 registered nurses for their critical role in healthcare, including hospital and outpatient care, as well as their growing importance due to an aging population and healthcare demand. The resolution has no policy changes or funding; it simply commends nurses' contributions and directs the House Clerk to distribute copies to the public and press. As a non-binding recognition, it directly affects Georgia nurses by formally acknowledging their work through the state government.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-46-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for certification, utilization of nationally recognized accreditation standards, and website identifying nationally recognized accreditation entities, so as to provide that, in cases where a private review agent or utilization review entity is questioning the medical necessity of a healthcare service, a final determination on medical necessity must be agreed to by a clinical peer licensed in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the burden of lung cancer in the United States and the State of Georgia; supporting prevention, early detection, and timely intervention to improve patient outcomes; addressing disparities in care; and encouraging expanding access to Georgians to cutting-edge technology to support lung cancer prevention, early detection, and timely intervention; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a House Study Committee to examine how noncompete clauses in physician contracts affect patient access to care and Georgia's healthcare system. The committee, appointed by the Speaker, will study whether these clauses - restricting doctors from practicing in specific areas after leaving a job - disrupt care continuity or hinder physician mobility. It will not make policy changes but will issue a report by December 2025 with recommendations for potential legislative action. The committee's work directly impacts Georgia's healthcare providers and patients, focusing on the current lack of legal restrictions on such clauses in state law.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government so as to authorize the establishment of local homeowner's incentive adjustment grant programs; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous local administrative provisions, so as to authorize the establishment of local homeowner's incentive adjustment grant funds; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to remove the cap on benefits granted pursuant to the Homeowner's Incentive Adjustment clause; to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for local grant and adjustment programs; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Ms. Stacey Mabray, an adult education instructor at Augusta Technical College. It formally recognizes her selection as the 2025 Georgia Adult Education Teacher of the Year by the Technical College System of Georgia for her teaching excellence and leadership. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives, includes no policy changes or funding, and serves only to honor her achievements.

Maddy summaryHR 1260 is a non-binding resolution recognizing Impiricus, a Georgia-based health-tech startup named by Deloitte as the U.S.'s fastest-growing company. It commends Impiricus for developing an AI platform that helps pharmaceutical companies share healthcare resources with providers and offers free clinical tools - including translation, prior-authorization help, and e-prescribing - to doctors, nurses, and dentists, especially in rural areas. The resolution does not create new laws or obligations; it is purely ceremonial, extending formal recognition and best wishes to the company. This resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 5, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery in medical malpractice actions, so as to provide for an exemption in medical malpractice actions for the primary residences of health care providers; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the work of Georgia's aerospace and defense industry and recognizing February 3, 2026, as Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.