HR1652: HR1652 Turner Syndrome Awareness Day; February 28, 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes February 28, 2026, as Turner Syndrome Awareness Day. Turner Syndrome is a non-inheritable chromosomal disorder that affects roughly one in every 2,500 live female births and can cause learning difficulties, growth problems, hearing issues, and a sharply increased risk of a life-threatening tear in the aorta called acute dissection. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or program. It states the House's recognition of the day and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press, as a way of raising awareness about the condition and the importance of early screening.

• Formally recognizes February 28, 2026, as Turner Syndrome Awareness Day through a House resolution.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• Does not establish any funding, research program, or legal requirement related to Turner Syndrome.

The resolution mainly affects public awareness efforts around Turner Syndrome, a condition affecting women and girls. It does not impose obligations on state agencies, medical providers, or the public beyond the Clerk's directive to distribute copies.

While the resolution creates no new funding or legal requirements, it gives official state recognition to a day meant to raise awareness about Turner Syndrome, a condition the text says receives disproportionately little research funding despite serious health risks like aortic dissection.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Turner Syndrome's prevalence (about 1 in 2,500 live female births) and associated health risks, including a more than 100-fold increased risk of acute aortic dissection.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes February 28, 2026, as Turner Syndrome Awareness Day.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the public and the press.

1. 2026-03-09House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-09House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-09House Hopper (House)

• Charles Martin (R, HD-049)Primary sponsor

• Turner Syndrome
• awareness day
• women's health
• chromosomal disorders