HR1443: HR1443 Stamper, Jasmine; commend
Last action February 20, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Jasmine Stamper, a Spelman College student from Stone Mountain, for co-founding an epilepsy management app and for her achievements in health innovation.
In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. It recognizes Jasmine Stamper, a Stone Mountain resident and Spelman College student majoring in Health Science, for co-founding Telepsy in 2022 with two peers, an app designed to help people manage epilepsy. The resolution describes Telepsy's features, such as locating nearby hospitals, appointment reminders, a seizure timer, and direct access to emergency services. It also lists awards Stamper has received, including the 2024-2025 President's Lifetime Achievement Award and a 2023 Congressional App Challenge win. The House formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Jasmine Stamper for co-founding the Telepsy epilepsy management app.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Stamper.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House.
- Documents in the official record Stamper's awards and the features of the Telepsy app she helped create.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Jasmine Stamper. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies since it creates no legal obligations.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its main effect is a formal, published recognition of Stamper's work on health technology for people with epilepsy.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Stamper's background as a Spelman College Health Science student and her co-founding of the Telepsy app in 2022.
- The whereas clauses list Telepsy's features, including hospital location, appointment reminders, a seizure timer, and 911 access.
- The whereas clauses list awards Stamper has received, including a 2023 Congressional App Challenge win and a 2022 HOSA International Leadership Conference award.
- The resolving clause formally commends Stamper and extends best wishes from House members.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Stamper.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
Topics
- epilepsy awareness
- health technology
- Spelman College
- legislative commendation