SR 750: Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day; recognize March 10, 2026

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Senate designating March 10, 2026, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol. The resolution's preamble describes the scale of limb loss in Georgia, noting that more than 18,000 Georgians lose a limb each year and over 200,000 live with limb loss, limb difference, or mobility impairments. It cites diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, infections, cancer, and trauma as leading causes of amputation, and describes the need for insurance coverage of prosthetic and orthotic care. The resolution then formally recognizes the awareness day to honor Georgia residents with limb loss and limb difference and their advocacy for inclusive medical coverage. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally designates March 10, 2026, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• States the resolution's purpose is to honor Georgia residents with limb loss and limb difference and their advocacy for inclusive medical policy coverage.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or insurance requirement; it is a symbolic recognition only.

The resolution primarily concerns Georgians living with limb loss, limb difference, or mobility impairments, an estimated 200,000 people statewide. It also references state employees, public school teachers and employees, and University System of Georgia employees and retirees whose health coverage is discussed in the preamble.

While the resolution carries no legal force and changes no insurance or healthcare requirements, it publicly draws attention to the prevalence of limb loss in Georgia and to gaps in insurance coverage for prosthetic and orthotic care, which affects daily activities and job functions for those living with these conditions.

• The preamble states over 18,000 Georgians lose a limb each year and over 200,000 live with limb loss, limb difference, or mobility impairments.
• The preamble identifies diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, infections, cancer, and trauma as leading causes of amputation.
• The resolved clause designates March 10, 2026, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-11Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)Primary sponsor
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)

• limb loss awareness
• disability advocacy
• health insurance coverage
• state capitol recognition