--- title: HR 1419. Turner Syndrome Awareness Month; February 2026; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1419 cite_as: HR 1419, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1419 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1419.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1419/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73437 date: 2026-02-24 status: introduced corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Turner Syndrome Awareness Month; February 2026; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1419 By: Representatives Martin of the 49th, Hugley of the 141st, Jones of the 47th, and Cooper of the 45th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 2026 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month in Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Turner syndrome is a non-inheritable chromosomal disorder that affects one in 2,500 live female births; and WHEREAS, individuals with Turner syndrome have an increased risk of non-verbal learning disorder, and in school and work these impairments can cause problems in math, visuospatial skills, executive function skills, and job retention; and WHEREAS, early diagnosis facilitates prevention or remediation of growth failure, hearing problems, and learning difficulties as well as increase access to complete cardiac screening; and WHEREAS, a disproportionately small amount of funding is available for Turner syndrome research and support; and WHEREAS, with the help of medical specialists and a good social support system, a woman with Turner syndrome can live a happy, healthy life; and WHEREAS, the establishment of February 2026 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month provides the opportunity to share experience and information with the public and the media, in order to raise public awareness about Turner Syndrome. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 2026 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month in Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution would recognize February 2026 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month, aiming to raise public awareness about the chromosomal disorder and its health effects. ### Plain-language summary This resolution does not change Georgia law. It is a symbolic statement from the House of Representatives recognizing February 2026 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month in Georgia. The resolution explains that Turner syndrome is a non-inheritable chromosomal disorder affecting about one in 2,500 live female births, and that it can cause learning difficulties, growth problems, hearing issues, and heart conditions. The resolution states that early diagnosis helps address these health issues and that research and support for Turner syndrome are underfunded compared to other conditions. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press, so the designation can be shared as part of an awareness effort. ### What it does - Formally recognizes February 2026 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month in the state of Georgia. - States facts about Turner syndrome's prevalence, health effects, and funding gaps as the basis for the recognition. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. - Does not create any new law, funding, program, or requirement; it is a statement of the House's position. ### Who it affects This mainly affects public awareness efforts around Turner syndrome, a condition affecting people assigned female at birth. It has no direct legal or financial effect on schools, hospitals, insurers, or individuals, since it creates no enforceable requirement. ### Why it matters Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to public messaging, potentially drawing attention to Turner syndrome research and support needs during February 2026. ### Key provisions - The resolving clause recognizes February 2026 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month in Georgia. - A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for public and press distribution. - The whereas clauses describe Turner syndrome's prevalence, associated learning and health challenges, and underfunding of related research, providing context but no legal effect. ## Status - Status: Introduced (2026-02-19) - Last action: House Second Readers (2026-02-24) - Sponsors: Charles Martin, Carolyn Hugley, Jan Jones, Sharon Cooper - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73437 > The history, votes, and amendments (129 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1419.md?full=1