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title: HR 6. WE ARE ALL ILL WEEK; October 25-31,2026; recognize
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date: 2026-06-17
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bill_number: HR 6
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status_date: 2026-06-17
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Kim Schofield
  - Viola Davis
  - Sandra Scott
  - Marvin Lim
  - Park Cannon
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  - chronic illness awareness
  - autoimmune disease
  - public health
  - legislative recognition
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# HR 6. WE ARE ALL ILL WEEK; October 25-31,2026; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 6EX
By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, Scott of the 76th, Lim of the 98th,
and Cannon of the 58th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing October 25–31, 2026, as WE ARE ILL WEEK and commending We Are ILL
for its commitment to advancing awareness, advocacy, and support for individuals living
with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and neurological conditions; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, chronic illness, autoimmune diseases, and neurological conditions impact
millions of individuals and families across the United States and throughout the State of
Georgia, affecting physical health, emotional well-being, employment, caregiving
responsibilities, and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, many chronic and autoimmune conditions, including but not limited to multiple
sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), lupus, and related
illnesses, are often invisible or misunderstood, contributing to delayed diagnosis, barriers to
care, and social stigma; and
WHEREAS, Black women and other historically underserved communities experience
disproportionate challenges related to chronic illness, including inequitable health outcomes,
systemic barriers to care, and disparities in diagnosis and treatment; and
H. R. 6EX
WHEREAS, We Are ILL was established to amplify the voices and lived experiences of
individuals navigating chronic illness, elevate patient and caregiver advocacy, promote
public awareness, and encourage equitable, compassionate, and person-centered systems of
care; and
WHEREAS, We Are ILL creates opportunities for collaboration across disease communities
and awareness observances, fostering collective action, education, and engagement among
patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, and policymakers; and
WHEREAS, WE ARE ILL WEEK will serve as an opportunity to increase awareness,
encourage advocacy, elevate community voices, and recognize the resilience of individuals
and families impacted by chronic illness throughout Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions of
organizations and individuals working to improve the lives of those affected by chronic
illness be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
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 We
Are ILL.
H. R. 6EX

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-06-17)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-06-17)
- Sponsors: Kim Schofield, Viola Davis, Sandra Scott, Marvin Lim, Park Cannon
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74797

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr6.md?full=1