--- title: HR 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 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr215 cite_as: HR 215, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr215 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr215.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr215/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70148 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr214.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr216.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr215.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 215 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-02-10 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Jasmine Clark - Samuel Park - Robert Flournoy - Tangie Herring - Anissa Jones - Sylvia Baker text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR215/2025 upstream_id: 1964613 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - epilepsy awareness - public health - legislative commendation - disability advocacy --- # HR 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 ## Text House Resolution 215 By: Representatives Clark of the 108th, Park of the 107th, Flournoy of the 74th, Herring of the 145th, Jones of the 143rd, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia for its 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; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, February 10 is recognized as International Epilepsy Day, a day dedicated to raising global awareness of epilepsy, advocating for those affected, and promoting efforts to improve the lives of individuals living with epilepsy; and WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia has been a staunch advocate for individuals and families affected by epilepsy, providing essential services, resources, and educational initiatives to improve their quality of life; and WHEREAS, the Foundation works endlessly to raise public awareness about epilepsy, eradicate stigma, and promote understanding of seizure disorders through community outreach, educational programs, and advocacy efforts; and WHEREAS, the organization facilitates access to critical healthcare services, support groups, and financial assistance programs, ensuring that individuals with epilepsy receive the treatment and support they need regardless of economic status; and WHEREAS, the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia collaborates with medical professionals, policymakers, and community organizations to advance research, improve healthcare policies, and expand services for those living with epilepsy; and WHEREAS, the tireless efforts of the Foundation and its dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters have made a significant impact on the lives of thousands of Georgians by creating a more inclusive and supportive community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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 across the State of Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia. ## 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 formally commends the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia for its work raising epilepsy awareness and improving access to services for Georgians with epilepsy. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-10) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-10) - Sponsors: Jasmine Clark, Samuel Park, Robert Flournoy, Tangie Herring, Anissa Jones, Sylvia Baker - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70148 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr215.md?full=1