Georgia CommonsHR 6: WE ARE ALL ILL WEEK; October 25-31,2026; recognize
Last action June 17, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates October 25-31, 2026 as We Are ILL Week, honoring an organization that advocates for people living with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and neurological conditions.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes October 25-31, 2026 as We Are ILL Week. It commends the organization We Are ILL for its work raising awareness and advocacy for people affected by chronic illness, autoimmune diseases such as lupus, and neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. The resolution notes that these conditions are often invisible or misunderstood, leading to delayed diagnosis and stigma, and that Black women and other underserved communities face added barriers to care. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement. It simply directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to We Are ILL as a formal recognition.
What the bill does
- Designates October 25-31, 2026 as We Are ILL Week in Georgia.
- Commends the organization We Are ILL for advocacy work on chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and neurological conditions.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to We Are ILL for distribution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names We Are ILL, an advocacy organization, along with people living with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and neurological conditions, their caregivers, and Black women and other underserved communities who the text says face added health disparities.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect: it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirement. Its main real-world effect is a formal, public acknowledgment of We Are ILL's advocacy and a designated awareness week in the state.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes October 25-31, 2026 as WE ARE ILL WEEK and commends We Are ILL for its leadership and advocacy.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to We Are ILL.
- The whereas clauses state the resolution's rationale, including disparities affecting Black women and other underserved communities in chronic illness care.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize October 25–31, 2026, as WE ARE ILL WEEK and commend We Are ILL for its leadership and advocacy on behalf of individuals living with chronic illness and caregivers throughout Georgia and beyond.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
Topics
- chronic illness awareness
- autoimmune disease
- public health
- legislative recognition