HR 211: Importance of hyperemesis gravidarum; recognize; encourage state's research institutions to study this issue to improve the quality of life for pregnant people impacted by this condition

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that can cause significant weight loss, dehydration, and other complications, as an important health issue. The resolution lays out a long list of findings about the condition, including its physical and psychological effects on pregnant people, its links to poor pregnancy outcomes such as preterm labor and low birth weight, and the difficulty of balancing treatment risks against the risks of leaving it untreated. The resolution then calls on the House of Representatives to recognize the importance of the condition and encourages research institutions in Georgia to study it further to improve quality of life for affected pregnant people. It directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to the presidents of the state's research institutions and to make copies available to the public and press.

• Formally recognizes hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe pregnancy sickness, as an important health issue for the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Encourages research institutions located in Georgia to study hyperemesis gravidarum to improve outcomes for pregnant people.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to the president of each research institution in the state.
• Directs that further copies be made available for distribution to the public and the press.
• Does not create any new funding, program, agency requirement, or change to Georgia law.

Pregnant people affected by hyperemesis gravidarum, healthcare providers who treat them, and research institutions in Georgia, which are encouraged (but not required) to study the condition. The Clerk of the House is also directed to distribute copies of the resolution.

Because this is a resolution rather than a bill that changes law, it carries no funding or legal mandate. Its practical effect is to put the General Assembly's attention on hyperemesis gravidarum and nudge Georgia research institutions toward studying it, which could eventually shape future research or policy.

• The whereas clauses describe hyperemesis gravidarum's symptoms, causes, and risks, including weight loss, dehydration, and psychosocial harms like depression and anxiety.
• The resolving clause states that the House recognizes the importance of the condition and encourages state research institutions to study it.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to send copies to research institution presidents and make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)Primary sponsor
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)

• maternal health
• pregnancy complications
• hyperemesis gravidarum
• medical research
• women's health