HR1442: HR1442 Hibbert, Ariel; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Ariel Hibbert, a Biology Pre-Health student. It highlights her work co-founding Telepsy in 2022 with two peers, an app designed to help people with epilepsy manage their condition through features like nearby hospital location, appointment reminders, a seizure timer, and direct access to 911. The resolution also notes her scholarships and awards, including the 2024-2025 President's Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2023 Congressional App Challenge win, and a 2022 HOSA medical innovation award. It formally resolves that House members commend her and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Ariel Hibbert on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for her achievements.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ariel Hibbert.
• Documents her role co-founding Telepsy, an app that helps people with epilepsy manage their condition.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or legal requirements, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia code.

This resolution directly names and honors Ariel Hibbert. It has no regulatory or legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or state agencies, since it is a personal commendation rather than a change to state law.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or residents beyond formally honoring Hibbert's achievements. Its significance is symbolic, giving public recognition through the state legislature to her work developing a health-related app and her academic accomplishments.

• The whereas clauses describe Hibbert's co-founding of Telepsy in 2022 with Aubrey Allen and Jasmine Stamper and the app's features for epilepsy management.
• The whereas clauses list her awards, including the President's Lifetime Achievement Award and the Congressional App Challenge win.
• The resolving clause states that House members recognize and commend Hibbert and extend best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Hibbert.

1. 2026-02-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-20House Hopper (House)

• Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)Primary sponsor
• 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)

• ceremonial resolution
• health technology
• epilepsy
• Georgia House of Representatives