HR333: HR333 Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month; May 2025; recognize

This resolution does not change any law. It formally recognizes May 2025 as Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month in Georgia. The text cites statistics on osteoporosis, including that an estimated 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass, and that over 48,000 Georgia Medicare beneficiaries suffered more than 56,400 osteoporosis-related fractures in 2016. The resolution explains that osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because bone weakening cannot be felt, and that a broken bone is often the first sign. It notes that a balanced diet, weight-bearing exercise, and healthy habits can help prevent the condition. The House directs its Clerk to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.

• Formally recognizes May 2025 as Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution mainly speaks to the general public, health professionals, and policy makers, and highlights the situation of older Georgians and Medicare beneficiaries affected by osteoporosis-related fractures.

While the resolution carries no legal force, it puts the House of Representatives' attention on osteoporosis, a condition tied to significant health costs and hospitalizations among older Georgians, potentially encouraging public awareness and future policy discussion.

• The whereas clauses cite national and Georgia-specific statistics on osteoporosis prevalence, fractures, and Medicare costs.
• The resolution notes that over 48,000 Georgia Medicare beneficiaries suffered more than 56,400 osteoporosis-related fractures in 2016.
• The operative clause formally designates May 2025 as Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
• A further clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-20House Hopper (House)

• Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)Primary sponsor

• osteoporosis awareness
• public health
• Medicare
• bone health
• legislative resolution