SR567: SR567 State Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day; express support for the designation

This resolution does not create new law. Instead, it states the Georgia Senate's support for designating a Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day at the state Capitol. The resolution describes Prader-Willi syndrome as a genetic disorder that causes extreme appetite, often leading to morbid obesity, along with cognitive, learning, and behavioral difficulties, and notes that affected individuals need constant lifelong supervision. The resolution acknowledges that there is no known cure, but says early diagnosis helps families access treatment and support, and mentions that treatments like human growth hormone are improving quality of life. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's support for designating a Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day at the Capitol.
• Recognizes advocates and organizations that promote awareness, research, education, and support for people affected by Prader-Willi syndrome.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• Does not create any new program, funding, or legal requirement; it is a statement of support rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution touches individuals and families affected by Prader-Willi syndrome, advocacy and research organizations focused on the disorder, and the Georgia Senate, which is recording its support through this symbolic measure.

While the resolution carries no legal force or funding, it signals official recognition from the Georgia Senate that could raise public awareness of Prader-Willi syndrome and lend visibility to advocacy groups and families seeking research funding and support services.

• The preamble describes Prader-Willi syndrome's prevalence (about 1 in 15,000 births), its link to morbid obesity, and its cognitive and behavioral effects.
• The resolved clause states the Senate's support for designating a Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day at the Capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-02-26Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute (Senate)
2. 2026-02-25Senate Read Second Time (Senate)
3. 2026-02-24Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (Senate)
4. 2026-01-14Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
5. 2026-01-13Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)Primary sponsor
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)

1. PassedSenate voteFebruary 26, 2026

   48 yea, 0 nay (5 not voting, 2 absent)

   Consent Calendar Expressing The Will Of The Senate: Senate Vote #590

• Prader-Willi syndrome
• disability awareness
• genetic disorders
• Georgia Senate resolutions
• public health awareness