Rep. Sharon Cooper

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 167) designates February 6, 2025, as "Alzheimer's Awareness Day" in Georgia. It symbolically recognizes the impact of Alzheimer's disease on Georgians, citing that over 188,000 seniors live with the condition and family caregivers provide an estimated $11 billion in unpaid care annually. The resolution has no new policies or funding; it simply directs the House Clerk to distribute copies to the public and press to increase awareness. It affects all Georgians by highlighting a public health issue, but does not create legal obligations or direct services.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes February 5, 2025, as "Physician's Day" at Georgia's state capitol to honor physicians for their contributions to patient care and community health. It does not create new laws, policies, or obligations - it is a ceremonial gesture expressing appreciation for Georgia's 27,750 physicians and their role in the state's healthcare system. The bill was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), recognizing Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for opening its new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in Atlanta on September 29, 2024. The resolution commends the hospital for operating Georgia’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, serving as a 446-bed facility with 70% critical care beds, and for successfully relocating 202 patients in under 12 hours. It does not create new policies, funding, or obligations. The resolution solely expresses legislative appreciation for the hospital’s role in pediatric healthcare across Georgia.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution designating February 6, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day in Georgia. It formally recognizes dental hygienists' role in promoting oral health, providing preventive care, and serving communities - including special needs groups - over 75 years in Georgia. The resolution encourages citizens to honor their contributions but does not create new laws, funding, or requirements. It was passed by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 7-14, 2025, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol. It directs the House Clerk to share the resolution with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta’s Kids at Heart program. The bill does not create new laws or funding but symbolically recognizes the issue and supports awareness efforts for families affected by congenital heart defects.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to require the Department of Community Health to submit a Section 1115 waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a demonstration project to provide treatment services under Medicaid to persons in this state living with HIV; to provide for implementation upon approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Quality Reporting Project; to provide for definitions; to provide for the purposes of the project; to provide for a working group; to provide for submission of clinical data; to provide for processing of clinical data with claims data; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 33-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Intuitive for its contributions to patient care and for business achievements and growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January 21, 2025, as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day in Georgia to honor individuals and communities impacted by substance use disorders. It symbolically recognizes the work of recovery communities and celebrates progress in building healthier lives, without creating new laws or allocating funding. The bill has no direct effect on policy, services, or individuals' rights - it serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment. This is a non-binding resolution, not a substantive legislative change.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to establish the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions and affirmative defenses; to provide for criminal penalties; to require a notice by certain firearm dealers; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.