Georgia CommonsHR 262: Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2025; recognize
Last action February 13, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 13, 2025, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol, honoring the Lupus Foundation of America and Georgians affected by lupus.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 13, 2025, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol, coinciding with an advocacy event hosted by Representative Kim Schofield and the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. The bill lists facts about lupus, an autoimmune disease affecting an estimated 55,000 Georgians, and describes its health and economic impact on families in the state. The resolution commends the Lupus Foundation of America and other organizations working on lupus research and support, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any new requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally designates February 13, 2025, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends the Lupus Foundation of America and other groups working on lupus research and patient support.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America.
- Makes no changes to Georgia statutes, creates no funding, and imposes no legal requirements on any agency or person.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily recognizes the Lupus Foundation of America's Georgia Chapter, lupus patients and their families, and Representative Kim Schofield, who is hosting the advocacy event. It has no binding effect on state agencies, healthcare providers, or the public.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal force, it gives official recognition to lupus awareness efforts at the capitol, which advocates can use to draw attention to the disease's impact on roughly 55,000 Georgians and to encourage continued education and screening efforts.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble describes lupus as a chronic autoimmune disease affecting about 55,000 Georgians and 1.5 million Americans.
- It references the Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Advocacy, established by Governor Nathan Deal in 2014, and its statewide action plan.
- The resolved clause recognizes February 13, 2025, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol and commends lupus advocacy organizations.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the work of the Lupus Foundation of America and other organizations devoted to finding a cure for lupus”
“lupus is an acute and chronic (lifelong) autoimmune disease in which the immune system is unbalanced, causing inflammation and tissue damage to virtually every organ system in the body”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
- Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
Topics
- lupus awareness
- public health
- state capitol recognition
- autoimmune disease