Rep. Carolyn Hugley

Maddy summaryHR 803 is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Dr. Charis Chambers, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and founder of the educational platform "The Period Doctor." It formally commends her medical expertise, advocacy for reproductive health, and work addressing gaps in accessible health information and minority representation. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents; it solely serves as a symbolic honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. The House passed it on March 27, 2025, and will provide Dr. Chambers with a copy.

Maddy summaryHR 775 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Carlene Anderson for her decades of service as an educator, mentor, and community advocate. It highlights her work in New Jersey and Georgia schools promoting digital citizenship and student empowerment, her advocacy for student mental health and equity after leaving the classroom, and her resilience as a breast cancer survivor. The resolution formally commends her contributions to education and community impact but does not create any new policies or affect any specific group through legislative action. It is purely symbolic, with no funding or regulatory changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 9, 2025, as PANDAS Awareness Day at Georgia's state capitol to highlight pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders (PANDAS/PANS). It directly affects Georgia families and children with these conditions, which cause sudden OCD, anxiety, and behavioral changes in about 15,000 children statewide. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness among parents, medical providers, and policymakers about these disorders and existing challenges like limited provider knowledge and insurance coverage gaps. It references ongoing efforts by organizations like SEPPA and Georgia's healthcare resources to improve diagnosis and treatment access. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 820 is a symbolic resolution designating April 8 of each year as Black Women and Girls Awareness Day in Georgia. It does not create new laws or programs but formally recognizes the contributions and challenges faced by Black women and girls in the state. The resolution highlights their roles in Georgia's economy, workforce participation, educational achievements, and higher rates of business ownership, while acknowledging ongoing disparities in healthcare, STEM fields, and safety. This is a commemorative measure with no direct policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryHR 802 is a symbolic resolution formally honoring Lisa Cunningham for her leadership in marketing and advocacy for women's health. It recognizes her work as executive vice president at the Black Women's Health Imperative, including campaigns on breast cancer awareness and her documentary "Me Period," which won awards. This resolution does not create new laws or policies - it solely serves to publicly commend her contributions through a formal House resolution.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 780) honoring Gary Everett Earl, a Georgia resident who passed away on March 23, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and commemorates his life, citing his 30-year career at TSYS, U.S. Army service, faith, family, and community impact. It has no policy provisions or effect on laws, regulations, or constituents - it is solely a formal expression of respect for a deceased citizen. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 777), not a substantive bill. It formally commends Valerie King, a retired Labor & Delivery nurse with nearly 50 years of service, for her decades of community and faith-based caregiving. The resolution specifically recognizes her work at Clark Atlanta University's Student Health Center, her nursing career, and her church ministry during Women's History Month. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the House of Representatives. The resolution was passed unanimously on March 27, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health generally, so as to establish an Infant Wellness Resource hotline service; to provide for the development and dissemination of materials promoting such hotline service; to provide for the development and implementation of training for staff of such hotline service; to provide for the Department of Administrative Services to select healthcare professionals to deliver healthcare services via telehealth through such hotline service; to provide certain persons participating in the activities of such hotline service with immunity from civil and criminal liability; to authorize rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 665) commends the Georgia Association of Senior Centers (GASC) and its founding board for their work supporting senior centers across Georgia during National Senior Center Month in September. It recognizes GASC's role in strengthening senior center operations, programming, and advocacy statewide, as well as the founding board's leadership in establishing the organization. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing legislative recognition of GASC's contributions to Georgia's older adult community. It was adopted by the House of Representatives on March 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 591 is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" to honor Black midwives' contributions to maternal health care. It aims to raise awareness about racial disparities in maternal health - where Black birthing people face twice the rate of complications compared to white people - and highlight the role of culturally congruent midwifery care in addressing these inequities. The resolution does not create new policies or funding but serves as a commemorative statement supporting community-driven health advocacy.