HR114: HR114 Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol; 01/28/25; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to any state law. It designates January 28, 2025, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol. The resolution's text describes the scope of limb loss in Georgia, noting that more than 18,000 Georgians lose a limb each year and over 200,000 live with limb loss, limb difference, or mobility impairments. It cites diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, infections, cancer, and trauma as leading causes of amputation, and states that access to prosthetic and orthotic care is medically necessary. The House directs its Clerk to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press, but the resolution creates no new insurance requirement, funding, or legal obligation.

• Designates January 28, 2025, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• States the House's recognition of Georgia residents with limb loss and limb difference and their advocacy for medical policy coverage.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
• Creates no binding legal requirement, funding, or change to insurance coverage law.

Georgians living with limb loss, limb difference, or mobility impairments, along with advocacy groups for prosthetic and orthotic care, are named in the resolution's text. It does not impose obligations on insurers, employers, or state agencies.

The resolution itself has no legal effect beyond a ceremonial designation, so it does not change insurance coverage, funding, or access to prosthetic and orthotic care. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition and distribution of the resolution's text by the House Clerk.

• The resolving clause recognizes January 28, 2025, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• The whereas clauses describe the prevalence of limb loss in Georgia, citing over 18,000 Georgians losing a limb each year and 200,000 living with limb loss or difference.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-29House Hopper (House)

• David Clark (R, HD-100)Primary sponsor
• Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)
• Danny Mathis (R, HD-133)
• Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
• Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)

• limb loss awareness
• disability advocacy
• health insurance coverage
• ceremonial resolution