Rep. Michelle Au

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery in medical malpractice actions, so as to provide for an exemption in medical malpractice actions for the primary residences of health care providers; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1240) formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA) for its work supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) legal professionals in Georgia. It acknowledges GAPABA's founding in 1993, its role in advocating for AAPI attorneys, and its initiatives like the GAPABA Law Foundation - which has awarded over $350,000 for legal internships and scholarships (including the Trinh Huynh Fellowship and Hemanth Digumarthi Scholarship). The bill does not create new laws or policies; it is purely a ceremonial resolution expressing legislative support. It directly affects GAPABA by providing official recognition of its contributions to the legal community.

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 provide for the expansion of Medicaid; to provide for definitions; to provide for appropriations; to authorize the Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request for a state plan amendment for the expansion of Medicaid; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative notification and approval; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to provide for an income tax deduction for certain health insurance premium payments by individuals; to provide for income based caps; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-9-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required disclosures and consent for certain procedures, exceptions, and rules and regulations, so as to prohibit certain examinations on an unconscious patient or a patient undergoing anesthesia without prior informed consent or authorization; to provide that informed consent shall be deemed valid consent for all medical personnel under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 4, 2026, as "Physician's Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor physicians across the state. It recognizes physicians' roles in patient care, ethical practice, and community health, citing Georgia's 27,750 licensed physicians and referencing medical associations. The bill has no binding policy changes - it is purely ceremonial, with no new requirements or funding. It was formally adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 2, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes February 17, 2026, as Blood Plasma Donation Awareness Day in Georgia. It aims to raise public awareness about the importance of blood plasma donations, particularly highlighting the need for greater representation in Georgia's plasma collection industry. The resolution specifically notes that while over 86% of plasma donations nationally come from individuals of African descent, Georgia currently has no plasma collection centers owned by people from this demographic, and emphasizes the critical role of plasma in treating conditions like sickle cell disease. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but serves to acknowledge these issues.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 1056) is a non-binding resolution recognizing January 25-31, 2026, as "Physician Anesthesiologists Week" in Georgia. It formally honors physician anesthesiologists for their role in patient safety during surgery, pain management, and their extensive training. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply directs the Georgia House of Representatives to commend these professionals and authorizes distribution of the resolution to the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists and the public. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or affect any regulations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco and vaping products, so as to require vapor product manufacturers to disclose ingredients in consumable vapor products distributed, sold, or offered for sale in this state; to provide definitions; to provide for publication; to provide for exemptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco and vaping products, so as to prohibit the sale of any flavored consumable vaping product; to provide definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.