SR750: SR750 Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day; recognize March 10, 2026

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, the Senate uses it to formally recognize 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 and limb difference in Georgia, citing more than 18,000 Georgians who lose a limb each year and over 200,000 living with limb loss, limb difference, or mobility impairments, and it notes causes such as diabetes, vascular disease, infection, cancer, and trauma. The resolution also states that prosthetic and orthotic care is considered a habilitative or rehabilitative health benefit and describes access to such care as medically necessary for daily activities, work, hygiene, and physical fitness. It concludes by directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

• Formally designates March 10, 2026, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• States the Senate's recognition of 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 establish any new insurance coverage requirement.

The resolution speaks to Georgians living with limb loss, limb difference, or mobility impairments, and references state employees, public school teachers and employees, and University System of Georgia employees and retirees who receive state-provided health coverage.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change insurance requirements or funding. Its practical effect is limited to an official day of recognition and public distribution of the resolution's text, though its preamble highlights ongoing concerns about coverage for prosthetic and orthotic care.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes the prevalence and causes of limb loss and limb difference in Georgia and the medical necessity of prosthetic and orthotic care.
• The first resolving clause designates March 10, 2026, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.
• The resolution contains no enforcement mechanism, funding provision, or change to existing insurance or healthcare law.

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
• prosthetic and orthotic care
• health insurance coverage
• state capitol recognition