Rep. Karen Bennett

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to authorize licensed physical therapists to certify an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the certification of community health workers; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Community Health Worker Certification Committee; to provide for membership, powers, and duties of the committee; to provide for the approval of training programs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 463 is a symbolic resolution designating March as Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month in Georgia. It does not create new laws or funding but asks state officials, local governments, businesses, and citizens to support awareness activities during March. The resolution specifically requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation and encourages public recognition of autoimmune diseases, which disproportionately impact women and people of color. This is a procedural measure focused on raising public awareness, not implementing policy changes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, so as to provide a supplement for the chief judge of said court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 establish a grant program for perinatal facilities to increase the availability of obstetric care in low access to maternity care areas and maternity care deserts; to provide for definitions; to provide for appropriations and funding; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide for an annual public report on the amount of prescription drug rebates and other price concessions applied to premium reductions for state health plan participants; 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 Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to provide for coverage for comprehensive maternal mental health screening and care; to provide for such screenings at specific points during and after pregnancy as deemed necessary by a physician or other healthcare provider; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for maternal mental health screenings for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 961) is a ceremonial honor, not a policy bill. It formally commends Sherilyn P. Bell, a healthcare professional and advocate, for her career in clinical research, laboratory management, and her role in advancing the U.S. Lymphedema Treatment Act (which closed Medicare coverage gaps for compression garments). The resolution expresses the House's appreciation for her work with advocacy groups, patient support organizations, and her leadership in healthcare equity. It directs the House Clerk to provide Bell with a copy of the resolution but does not create new laws or affect anyone’s rights.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 993) commends journalist and maternal health advocate Kimberly Seals Allers for her work founding Irth (a digital platform addressing bias in maternity care) and creating the Birthright podcast. It designates April 11, 2025, as "Irth Day" to recognize her contributions to maternal and infant health equity. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the House's appreciation for her advocacy. It was adopted by the House on April 4, 2025, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to Allers.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding resolution expressing condolences for the passing of Janel Jeras Green. It honors her life and memory through formal recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives, citing her advocacy work and community impact. The resolution contains no policy changes or mechanisms affecting citizens, as it is purely commemorative. The House formally adopted it on April 4, 2025, and will provide a copy to her family.