--- title: 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 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr211 cite_as: HR 211, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr211 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr211.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr211/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70144 date: 2025-02-10 status: passed 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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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 ## Text House Resolution 211 By: Representatives Cannon of the 58th, McQueen of the 61st, Miller of the 62nd, Paris of the 142nd, and Au of the 50th A RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of hyperemesis gravidarum and encouraging this state's research institutions to study this issue to improve the quality of life for pregnant people impacted by this condition; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, having adequate maternal healthcare support by healthcare providers is key to better outcomes; and WHEREAS, the failure to provide adequate healthcare support is often dismissed, leading to negative outcomes, whether such outcomes are psychosocial or detrimental to the physical health of the mother and infant; and WHEREAS, hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy sufficient enough to produce weight loss greater than 5 percent, dehydration, ketosis, alkalosis, and hypokalemia; and WHEREAS, antenatal follow-up, number of previous births, family history of hyperemesis gravidarum, and exercise before pregnancy were significantly associated with outcomes; and WHEREAS, lifestyle modifications, early treatment, and early ultrasound scans for pregnant women are crucial to reducing the burden of hyperemesis gravidarum; and WHEREAS, a large majority of those with this condition reported that hyperemesis gravidarum caused negative psychosocial changes, consisting of socioeconomic changes, including job loss or difficulties; attitude changes, including fear regarding future pregnancies; and psychiatric sequelae, including feelings of depression and anxiety, which for some continued postpartum. Patients who reported that their healthcare providers were uncaring or unaware of the severity of their symptoms were nearly twice as likely to report these psychiatric sequelae; and WHEREAS, one challenge with hyperemesis gravidarum is weighing the risks of potential complications and misery with possible risks of anti-vomiting (antiemetic) therapies; and WHEREAS, holding effective medications until conservative measures have been attempted delays needed treatment and may make vomiting more refractory; and WHEREAS, there are a number of medications deemed safe with a long history of use, yet newer drugs often prove more effective and do not significantly increase malformation rates; and WHEREAS, beyond the fetal loss rate of 34 percent, children are at risk for numerous complications from hyperemesis gravidarum, especially if the symptoms are severe, prolonged, or inadequately treated or there is a delay in medical intervention. Specifically, weight loss over 15 percent of pre-pregnancy weight is highly predictive of adverse fetal impact; and WHEREAS, the exact cause of hyperemesis gravidarum is not entirely clear, but high cortisol levels and stress, micronutrient deficiencies (vitamin K embryopathy or Wernicke's encephalopathy), and inadequate maternal support, resources, and access to care all play a role. Some problems may also be related to specific issues such as IV infection, emboli, and medication side effects, and effective care is crucial; and WHEREAS, hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of morning sickness that affects about 1 to 3 percent of pregnant women; and WHEREAS, the exact number of women who experience hyperemesis gravidarum is unknown because some cases may go unreported; and WHEREAS, hyperemesis gravidarum is more likely to occur in multiple pregnancies; and WHEREAS, hyperemesis gravidarum is characterized by persistent vomiting in the first trimester that leads to weight loss; and WHEREAS, patients with hyperemesis gravidarum may also experience dehydration, poor skin turgor, and dry mucous membranes; and WHEREAS, hyperemesis gravidarum can lead to poor pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm labor, fetal malformations, and low birth weight; and WHEREAS, hyperemesis gravidarum can also cause negative psychosocial changes, such as depression, anxiety, and fear of future pregnancies; and WHEREAS, being underweight before pregnancy may be a risk factor for hyperemesis gravidarum; and WHEREAS, multiple gestations, molar pregnancies, and fetal anomalies may also increase the risk of hyperemesis gravidarum. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize the importance of hyperemesis gravidarum and encourage the research institutions of this state to study this issue to improve the quality of life for pregnant people impacted by this condition. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to send copies of this resolution to each president of a research institution in this state and make further appropriate copies 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 recognizes the seriousness of hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe pregnancy sickness, and encourages the state's research institutions to study it. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-10) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-10) - Sponsors: Park Cannon, Mekyah McQueen, Tanya Miller, Miriam Paris, Michelle Au - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70144 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr211.md?full=1