HR211: HR211 Importance of hyperemesis gravidarum; recognize; encourage state's research institutions to study this issue to improve the quality of life for pregnant people impacted by this condition

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that can cause significant weight loss, dehydration, and other health complications for both mother and baby. This House resolution lays out a lengthy set of findings about the condition, including its physical and psychological effects, its unclear causes, and the risks of both untreated symptoms and available treatments. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or program. Instead, it formally states that the House of Representatives recognizes the importance of hyperemesis gravidarum and encourages Georgia's research institutions to study the condition to improve quality of life for affected pregnant people. It also directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to the presidents of research institutions in the state and to make copies available to the public and press.

• Formally states the House of Representatives' recognition of hyperemesis gravidarum as an important health issue.
• Encourages Georgia's research institutions to study hyperemesis gravidarum to improve outcomes for pregnant people affected by it.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to the presidents of research institutions across the state.
• Directs that additional copies be made available for distribution to the public and the press.

Pregnant people who experience hyperemesis gravidarum, healthcare providers who treat them, and research institutions in Georgia that are encouraged to study the condition. The resolution also involves the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies.

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it creates no funding, requirements, or penalties. Its practical effect is to put the General Assembly's attention and encouragement behind further research on a condition that can seriously affect pregnant people's health and daily lives.

• The whereas clauses describe hyperemesis gravidarum's symptoms, causes, and risks, including weight loss over 5 percent, dehydration, and psychosocial harms like depression and anxiety.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives recognize the condition's importance and encourage state research institutions to study it.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to send copies to research institution presidents and make copies public.

1. 2025-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)Primary sponsor
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)

• hyperemesis gravidarum
• maternal health
• pregnancy complications
• medical research funding
• women's health