Rep. Park Cannon

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the Georgia General Assembly to create a Black Maternal Health Caucus. It directly addresses Georgia's severe maternal health disparities, where Black women face three times the pregnancy-related death rate of white women and live in areas with limited maternity care access. The resolution outlines the need for a dedicated legislative group to research and recommend evidence-based policies to reduce preventable deaths and improve outcomes for Black mothers and infants. It does not create new laws but proposes a framework for the legislature to address systemic healthcare inequities through coordinated policy efforts.

Maddy summaryHR 69 is a symbolic resolution designating the third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day. It recognizes the contributions of biomedical technicians, animal care staff, and veterinarians, while highlighting the role of animal studies in developing medical treatments for humans and animals. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about biomedical research advancements and promote career opportunities in the field, without creating new laws or policies.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to name changes, so as to provide for the sealing of name change petitions upon request; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life of Khari Oramae Burns, a child who passed away in March 2024, and designates March 8, 2025, as "Infant Emergency Awareness Day." It expresses the House of Representatives' condolences to her family and recognizes her legacy through this designated day. The resolution does not create new policies or programs but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment. It directly affects the Burns family by formally commemorating their daughter and sister. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 3, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to enact the "Georgia Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act"; to provide for definitions; to require perinatal facilities in this state to implement evidence based implicit bias programs for its healthcare professionals; to require certain components in such programs; to provide for initial and refresher training; to provide for the compilation and tracking of data on severe maternal morbidity and pregnancy related deaths; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to revise penalties for violations of certain offenses; to provide for fines for such violations and to provide that such collected fines be made available to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 395 designates May as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Georgia to raise public awareness about perinatal depression and related mood disorders affecting new and expectant mothers. The resolution encourages state and local governments, businesses, and citizens to participate in educational activities during May, highlighting the need for screening, treatment, and support services. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to reduce stigma and increase knowledge about a condition impacting 10-20% of mothers, regardless of age, race, or income. The bill is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy requiring action.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-149.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial literacy instruction and curriculum, so as to require the State Board of Education to adopt content standards for instruction in financial literacy and money management for grades four and five; to require local boards of education to provide instruction in financial literacy and money management in grades four and five; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the invaluable contributions of school bus drivers and school food service workers and recognizing February 28, 2025, as Honoring Heroes Day; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Cristy Lenz for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.