Rep. Sharon Cooper

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1471) symbolically recognizes July 27-August 2, 2026, as "Fertility Awareness Week" in Georgia. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the prevalence of infertility (affecting roughly 1 in 6 people) and related health challenges, including disparities impacting Black women and people with disabilities. The resolution references Georgia’s existing support for fertility care, including the 2025 passage of HB 428, which affirms IVF access. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on legislation or services.

Maddy summaryThis Georgia House resolution designates February 2026 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month. It aims to increase public awareness about Turner syndrome - a condition affecting approximately 1 in 2,500 female births - by encouraging information sharing through media and community outreach. The resolution has no legal effect but symbolically supports individuals living with the condition and promotes education about related health and learning challenges.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance and benefit plans, so as to mandate that the state health benefit plan provide coverage for qualifying nonopioid pain management drugs that is in parity with its coverage for opioid pain management drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for parity with regard to annual deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, exclusions, reductions, other limitations, or utilization review; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1431) commends Larry M. Lehman for his 41+ years of leadership in public health, specifically recognizing his role as CEO of Positive Impact Health Centers (PIHC) in Georgia. It highlights his work growing PIHC from a $3 million budget to $177 million, serving over 15,000 people impacted by HIV/AIDS, and leading a nationally recognized nonprofit merger. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Georgia House's recognition of Lehman's retirement in 2026 and extending well-wishes. No new laws or obligations are created.

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 is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Brian James Hunt, a Georgia resident who died on February 7, 2026. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences for his passing and recognizes his service in the U.S. Air Force, his faith, family life, and community contributions. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. No policy changes or direct impacts on constituents are involved.

Maddy summaryHR 1356 designates March 8-14, 2026, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, formally recognizing this period to highlight multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurological condition affecting nearly 1 million people in the U.S. The bill directly supports the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by endorsing its mission to raise public awareness and advance research toward a cure. It has no funding or policy changes - it is a symbolic resolution to acknowledge MS impact and the Society’s work, including its $1 billion in research investment since 1946. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 12, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 1295 designates the first full week in May 2026 as Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Awareness Week, a voluntary recognition without legal effect. It aims to increase public and medical awareness of TD - a movement disorder causing involuntary facial, limb, or torso movements - primarily affecting people on long-term antipsychotic medications, including older adults, Black individuals, and those with certain health conditions. The resolution encourages routine TD screenings per American Psychiatric Association guidelines and highlights that 60% of the estimated 800,000 U.S. adults with TD remain undiagnosed. It directs the House Clerk to distribute copies to the public and media to promote education, not to enact new policies or funding.

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation and recognizing February 24, 2026, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 1278) recognizing Annabelle Tidmore for winning the "Miss Cobb County's Teen 2026" title. It formally congratulates her on her achievement and extends the House's best wishes for her upcoming participation in the Miss Georgia's Teen Competition. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic honor acknowledging her academic, community, and competition accomplishments.