Georgia CommonsHR 215: Epilepsy Foundation Georgia; dedication to epilepsy awareness and advocacy as well as its work toward improving access to services for individuals living with epilepsy across the State of Georgia; commend
Last action February 10, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia for its work raising epilepsy awareness and improving access to services for Georgians with epilepsy.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It notes that February 10 is International Epilepsy Day and that epilepsy affects more than 110,000 people in Georgia. It then praises the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia for providing services, education, and advocacy to people living with epilepsy and their families. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or program. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends the Foundation's work, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the organization.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia for its epilepsy awareness and advocacy work.
- States that epilepsy affects more than 110,000 residents in Georgia, causing seizures that require ongoing medical care.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Foundation.
- Creates no new statute, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic statement of the House's position.
Who it affects
The Epilepsy Foundation Georgia is the direct subject of the recognition. Georgians living with epilepsy, an estimated 110,000 or more residents, and their families are referenced as the population the Foundation serves.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect on epilepsy care in Georgia. Its practical impact is symbolic: a formal, public statement from the state legislature acknowledging the Foundation's role in supporting people with epilepsy and raising awareness of the condition.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses state that February 10 is International Epilepsy Day and that epilepsy affects more than 110,000 Georgians.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia for its advocacy and service work.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Foundation.
From the bill
“epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting more than 110,000 residents in Georgia, causing seizures that impact daily life and requiring recurring medical care, support, and awareness”
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia for its invaluable work in promoting epilepsy awareness, advocating for individuals with epilepsy, and improving access to essential services”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
- Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Sylvia Baker (D, HD-064)
Topics
- epilepsy awareness
- public health
- legislative commendation
- disability advocacy