HR 1652: Turner Syndrome Awareness Day; February 28, 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes February 28, 2026, as Turner Syndrome Awareness Day. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it is a formal statement from the House explaining what Turner Syndrome is, noting it affects about one in every 2,500 live female births, and highlighting risks such as learning difficulties, growth failure, hearing problems, and a greatly increased risk of aortic dissection, a life-threatening tear in the aorta. The resolution notes that funding for Turner Syndrome research and support is disproportionately small compared to its impact. 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 recognition can be shared beyond the legislature.

• Formally recognizes February 28, 2026, as Turner Syndrome Awareness Day in Georgia.
• States legislative findings about Turner Syndrome, including its prevalence and associated health risks like aortic dissection and learning disabilities.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
• Does not create any new funding, program, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to Georgia law.

Women and girls diagnosed with or affected by Turner Syndrome, their families, medical specialists who treat the condition, and advocacy or research organizations focused on the disorder. The resolution also involves the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies.

While the resolution creates no legal obligations or funding, it gives official state recognition to a condition the text says receives disproportionately little research funding, which can help raise public and medical awareness about early screening and health risks like aortic dissection.

• The whereas clauses describe Turner Syndrome as a non-inheritable chromosomal disorder linked to learning disabilities and a more than 100-fold increased risk of aortic dissection.
• The resolved clause formally designates February 28, 2026, as Turner Syndrome Awareness Day.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

1. 2026-03-09House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-09House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-09House Hopper (House)

• Charles Martin (R, HD-049)Primary sponsor

• Turner Syndrome
• awareness day
• women's health
• genetic disorders
• rare disease