Georgia CommonsHR 27: Addiction Recovery Awareness Day; January 21, 2025; recognize
Última acción: 15 de enero de 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes January 21, 2025 as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day, honoring Georgians in recovery from substance use disorders and mental illness.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates January 21, 2025 as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day in Georgia. It does not change any law or create new programs; it is a formal statement recognizing the scale of substance use disorders and mental illness in Georgia and the role of recovery community organizations in supporting people seeking treatment. The resolution cites figures on Americans and Georgians in recovery, credits peer-led recovery groups for educating the public and policymakers, and states the legislature's commitment to helping Georgians seeking treatment. It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and the press.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally designates January 21, 2025 as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day in the State of Georgia.
- States the House's recognition of Georgians in recovery from substance use disorders and mental illness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
- Creates no new funding, agency duties, or changes to Georgia law.
A quién afecta
People in recovery from substance use disorders and mental illness in Georgia, their families, and peer-led recovery community organizations that work on prevention, treatment, and recovery support across the state.
Por qué importa
While the resolution carries no legal or funding changes, it gives formal state recognition to the recovery community and its advocacy work, which can raise public awareness of addiction recovery issues and support ongoing efforts by peer-led organizations in Georgia.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolving clause recognizes January 21, 2025 as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day in Georgia.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.
- The whereas clauses cite that more than 900,000 Georgians are in recovery from substance use disorders and mental illness.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body recognize January 21, 2025, as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day in the State of Georgia.”
“more than 29 million Americans, including 900,000 Georgians, are building lives in recovery from substance use disorders and mental illness”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)
- Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
- Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
- Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
Temas
- addiction recovery
- mental health
- substance use disorders
- commemorative resolutions