Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR463: Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month; month of March; designate
Status: Failed, February 11, 2026
A RESOLUTION designating the month of March as Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Designating the month of March as Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Designating the month of March as Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, autoimmune diseases impact thousands of Georgians each year, disproportionately affecting women and people of color, but awareness and understanding of these diseases remains low; and WHEREAS, recognizing autoimmune diseases during the month of March will help raise public awareness, encourage early detection and diagnosis, and support research and policy initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes; and WHEREAS, designating the month of March as Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month will demonstrate the State of Georgia's commitment to health equity and highlight its dedication to supporting Georgians facing these chronic, often invisible, illnesses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body: (1) Designate March of each year as Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month in the State of Georgia; H. R. LC 60 0118 (2) Encourage officials and departments of state, county, and municipal governments, businesses, and all citizens to participate in appropriate programs and activities that facilitate increased awareness and education about autoimmune diseases throughout each March to commemorate Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month; and (3) Respectfully request the Governor to issue annually a proclamation recognizing March in the State of Georgia as Autoimmune Awareness Month and call upon the people in the State of Georgia to observe the month …
Sponsors
- Sylvia Baker (D) · primary sponsor
- Patty Stinson (D, 150)
- Viola Davis (D, 87)
- Taylor, Rhonda (D, 92)
- Karen Bennett (D, 94)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
Latest actions
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR463?
- HR463 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month; month of March; designate.
- What does HR463 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Designating the month of March as Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR463?
- Failed as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported (February 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR463?
- Sylvia Baker (D), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR463?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71070
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