Rep. Sharon Cooper

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physician assistants, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the "PA Licensure Compact"; to revise provisions relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to provide for date of implementation, withdrawal, and amendment; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for effect of the compact; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 43 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Medicare supplement insurance, so as to provide for Medicare supplement policies to be issued and renewed for individuals under 65 years of age who are eligible by reason of disability or end stage renal disease under federal law; to provide for open enrollment periods; to prohibit an insurer from charging premium rates for such policies for such individuals that exceed premium rates charged for individuals who are 65 years of age; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to remove the requirement of having a licensed physician in automated external defibrillator programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain eligible expenses incurred for firearm safe handling instructional courses and firearm secure storage devices; to provide for an aggregate annual cap; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for credit preapproval by the department; to prohibit the creation of certain lists or databases; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the certification of community health workers; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Community Health Worker Certification Committee; to provide for membership, powers, and duties of the committee; to provide for the approval of training programs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of elder persons, so as to revise the definition of sexual abuse; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board, so as to provide for dangerous sexual offenses occurring after June 30, 2026; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes Haven House for its work supporting pregnant women and young mothers in Georgia. It does not create new laws or change existing programs but instead commends the organization for providing safe housing, food assistance, and help accessing public benefits like Medicaid and WIC. The resolution highlights Haven House's role in serving a vulnerable population, including women who have experienced foster care or human trafficking, and notes its success in connecting residents to essential health and nutrition resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a House Study Committee on Evaluating Community Health to examine Georgia's public health system and the Department of Community Health's operations. The five-member committee will investigate issues related to Medicaid and other health programs, staffing needs, and funding for the state's health services. The committee has the authority to meet, gather information, and submit findings or legislative recommendations before it is dissolved on December 1, 2026.

A RESOLUTION expressing support for the designation of a State Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that commends the American Red Cross and officially recognizes March 2026 as Red Cross Month. It directly affects the American Red Cross organization and the Georgia House of Representatives members who passed the resolution. The bill highlights the Red Cross's humanitarian work in Georgia, including disaster response, blood donation services, military support, and community safety programs. The resolution authorizes the House Clerk to distribute copies of the document to the American Red Cross.