Rep. Lee Hawkins

Maddy summaryHR 397 creates a House Study Committee on Healthcare Quality and Reporting to examine Georgia's healthcare data systems. The committee, composed of nine members including five legislators and four non-legislative experts (like healthcare data analysts and Medicaid representatives), will study how healthcare reporting affects providers, Medicaid, and insurers. It will assess data integration, HIPAA compliance, reporting burdens, and best practices for improving healthcare quality and cost transparency. The committee must report its findings by December 1, 2025, but will not enact laws itself.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 and Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance and the state employees' health insurance plan and post-employment health benefit fund, respectively, so as to require coverage for healthcare services for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) in accordance with nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines; to provide for definitions; to allow for deductibles; to prohibit special deductibles; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Medicaid care management organizations, so to remove dentists from participation with care management organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation and recognizing February 26, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 13, 2025, as "Donor Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor organ, eye, and tissue donors and recognize supporting organizations like Donate Life Georgia and LifeLink of Georgia. It symbolically acknowledges the contributions of donors, recipients, and families awaiting transplants, while highlighting efforts to increase donation registration. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of these organizations' work. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 20, 2025.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall High School cross country program for its outstanding achievements during the 2024 season; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall Middle School boys and girls cross country teams for winning the 2024 GHSA Middle School State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 230) is a commemorative measure recognizing March 2025 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It does not create new laws or policies but encourages eligible citizens to consult healthcare providers about screenings. The resolution highlights existing efforts, such as a pilot project by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and Community Health Care Systems, to improve follow-up colonoscopy rates for uninsured patients. It notes that early detection of colorectal cancer has a 90% survival rate but does not mandate any actions or changes to healthcare access.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 43 and 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses and property, respectively, so as to revise provisions relating to pawnbrokers to exclude motor vehicle certificates of title from pawn transactions; to remove provisions stating that possession of a motor vehicle certificate of title by pawnbrokers is deemed to be possession of the motor vehicle; to remove references to pawnbrokers repossessing motor vehicles; to remove the ability of pawnbrokers to charge fees relating to registering liens on motor vehicle certificates of title and repossessing motor vehicles; to remove requirements relating to the disclosure of such fees; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (HR 203) commending Youth Villages for its work supporting children and families. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific policies or individuals. The resolution honors the organization's 15 years of service in Georgia, its evidence-based programs (like the Intercept and LifeSet models), and its impact on over 5,500 Georgia youth annually. It serves only as a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives.