Georgia CommonsHR 1476: National Immunization Awareness Month; August; recognize
Last action March 3, 2026 · House Second Readers
A Georgia House resolution would recognize August as National Immunization Awareness Month, encouraging vaccination as a public health measure while acknowledging the need for transparency about vaccine side effects.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a symbolic statement from the House of Representatives recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month. The bill's preamble cites statistics on vaccination's role in reducing diseases like measles, meningitis, and shingles, along with cost savings from reduced illness and hospitalization. The resolution formally states that the House recognizes the month and promotes vaccination as an effective and safe public health tool, while also committing to transparency about possible side effects. It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press, but it creates no new requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month through a House resolution.
- States the House's position that vaccination is an effective and safe public health measure.
- Commits to acknowledging potential side effects associated with some vaccines alongside promoting vaccination.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly affects the House of Representatives itself and its Clerk, who must prepare copies for distribution. It does not impose obligations on schools, health departments, doctors, or the general public, since it creates no legal requirements.
Why it matters
Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change vaccination requirements, funding, or policy in Georgia. Its main effect is a public statement from the legislature encouraging vaccination and expressing support for continued transparency about vaccine safety data.
Key provisions
- The lengthy 'whereas' preamble cites statistics on vaccination's health and economic benefits, including cost savings and disease prevention data.
- The resolved clause recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month and promotes vaccination while emphasizing transparency about side effects.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize August as National Immunization Awareness Month and promote vaccination as a highly effective and safe public health measure while continuing to be transparent about potential side effects associated with some vaccines.”
Status timeline
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
- Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)
- Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
- Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
Topics
- vaccination
- public health
- immunization awareness
- measles outbreaks