Georgia CommonsHR 1225: Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month in Georgia; March 2026; raise awareness of the need for research, screening programs, and access to care for individuals who suffer from chronic kidney disease; recognize
Last action February 3, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates March 2026 as Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month, highlighting the need for more research, screening, and access to care for kidney disease patients.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes March 2026 as Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month in Georgia. It does not create any new law, program, or funding. Instead, it states the legislature's recognition of the scale of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the United States and the importance of raising public awareness about research, screening programs, and access to care for people who have it. The resolution cites background information, including estimates that about 37 million Americans have CKD and that most people with early-stage disease are undiagnosed. It also notes that certain rare kidney diseases contribute disproportionately to kidney failure cases. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the public and press, but it does not change any Georgia statute or spend any state money.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes March 2026 as Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month in the state of Georgia.
- States the House's intent to raise awareness of the need for research, screening programs, and access to care for people with chronic kidney disease.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new funding, program, agency requirement, or change to Georgia law.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly affects public awareness efforts rather than any specific group with new legal obligations. It is relevant to Georgians living with chronic kidney disease, medical providers who screen for and treat kidney disease, and advocacy groups focused on kidney health.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change funding, screening requirements, or access to care directly. Its practical effect is to put the legislature's attention and public messaging behind kidney disease awareness during March 2026.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes March 2026 as Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month in Georgia to raise awareness of research, screening, and care access needs.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and the press.
- The whereas clauses cite background statistics on chronic kidney disease prevalence and diagnosis rates but do not carry legal force.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize March 2026 as Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month in Georgia in order to raise awareness of the need for research, screening programs, and access to care for individuals who suffer from chronic kidney disease.”
“approximately 90 percent of those individuals are unaware that they have CKD”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
Topics
- chronic kidney disease
- public health awareness
- health screening
- medical research