Rep. Park Cannon

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for insurance coverage of complementary and alternative therapies under certain conditions; to provide for insurance coverage of such therapies when provided by a licensed physician, acupuncturist, chiropractor, or massage therapist; to provide for an optional endorsement to cover such therapies provided by a qualified herbalist, homeopath, or naturopath when ordered by a licensed physician; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 a pilot program to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; to provide for reimbursement; to provide for doula qualifications; to provide for a report; to provide for termination of the pilot project and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for equal athletic opportunities for public school students; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 5, 2025, as "Latino Day at the state capitol" to honor Georgia's Latino community. It recognizes the community's contributions to Georgia's economy, culture, and society, including their roles in agriculture, manufacturing, education, and civic engagement. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, directing the House Clerk to distribute copies to the public and press. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or groups directly.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Antonio Cornelius Baker, a public health advocate and HIV/AIDS policy expert who died on November 8, 2024. The resolution recognizes his career, including roles at the White House, the National Association of People with AIDS, and Whitman-Walker Clinic, and his work advancing HIV/AIDS care and advocacy. It expresses the House's "deepest and most sincere regret" at his passing and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to his family. The resolution has no legislative effect - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute.

Maddy summaryHR 172 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 7, 2025, as "Wear Red Day" to highlight cardiovascular disease as a critical health threat to women. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign, which addresses awareness gaps and health disparities related to women's heart health. The resolution cites statistics showing heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, including maternal deaths and higher stroke mortality rates, but it only serves to recognize the day publicly. This resolution affects no specific group through policy changes - it solely aims to raise awareness through official acknowledgment.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized to provide by law to expend or authorize the expenditure of public funds for baby bond savings programs without the need for benefit in return; to authorize the creation of the Baby Bond Savings Plan Trust Fund; to provide for the redesignation of a current subparagraph of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 110 is a ceremonial resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Doula Day" at the state capitol. It formally recognizes the work of doulas - support professionals in pregnancy and childbirth - without creating new laws or affecting specific groups. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 29, 2025, as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge their contributions.

Maddy summaryHR 49 is a commemorative resolution designating January 18, 2025, as "Manuel Estevan Paez Teran Day" to honor the life and environmental advocacy of Manuel Teran. The resolution recognizes Teran, an environmentalist who died while peacefully protesting for nature on January 18, 2023, and acknowledges their commitment to protecting forests and building a more just world. This procedural bill has no policy or funding provisions; it simply authorizes the House of Representatives to formally recognize the second anniversary of Teran's passing through a symbolic resolution.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 74) adopted by the House on January 28, 2025, to honor Dr. Evelyn Gibson Lowery. It recognizes her lifelong civil rights work, including founding SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Inc. to address health disparities and empower women, creating the Civil Rights Heritage Tour, and championing AIDS/HIV education in Black communities. The resolution formally expresses the House's gratitude for her contributions to justice and equity. It has no policy impact or funding provisions, serving solely as a commemorative tribute.