Rep. Park Cannon

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to enact the "Worker Tariff Relief Program Act"; to provide for types of assistance provided by the program; to provide for requirements for individuals to receive assistance; to provide authority to the Department of Labor to promulgate rules and regulations to administer the program; to provide for an annual report; to provide for funding; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 plan and post-employment health benefit fund, so as to require the state health benefit plan to cover cranial prostheses for certain covered persons experiencing partial or complete loss of body hair; to provide for definitions; to provide for cost-sharing requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 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 BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of state government, so as to require state agencies to provide a notice to employees when using artificial intelligence in personnel matters; to require a governmental agency to issue a disclaimer regarding the use of artificial intelligence; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for certain legal action protections for healthcare professionals administering medical treatment to pregnant women; to amend Code Section 43-34-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority to refuse license, certificate, or permit or issue discipline, suspension, restoration, investigations, hearings on fitness, immunity, and publication of final disciplinary actions, so as to provide for clarification regarding what defines "unprofessional conduct" pursuant to certain medical care licensing provisions; to provide for related matters; 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.

Maddy summaryHR 1305 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. James Matthew Garrett, a Georgia native and public servant known for his work in organizational development, LGBTQ+ advocacy with the Human Rights Campaign, and community leadership. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences for his passing and commemorates his contributions, including his roles at Emory University, Deloitte, and his recognition as Georgia's Most Influential Leader in 2020. It does not create any policy changes or affect specific groups, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of remembrance. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to his family.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 and Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health and the Department of Economic Development, respectively, so as to require the positioning of lifeguards on public beaches during certain periods; to authorize the Department of Economic Development to develop and implement a pilot program to encourage high school students to become lifeguards; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Lifting Our Voices, Inc. (LOV), a Georgia nonprofit that combats food insecurity and supports vulnerable communities through programs like meal distribution and voter registration. It designates February 28, 2026, as "LOV Day" to recognize the organization’s work, which includes distributing over 80,000 meals and 15,000+ clothing/toiletry items across Georgia. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding policy effect and does not alter laws or funding.