Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1473: House Study Committee on Lupus; create
Status: In committee, March 27, 2026
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Lupus; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on Lupus; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Creating the House Study Committee on Lupus; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects multiple systems in the body, often resulting in severe pain, fatigue, organ damage, and life-altering complications; and WHEREAS, the unpredictable and debilitating nature of lupus frequently impairs individuals' ability to maintain consistent employment, making disability benefits a critical safety net; and WHEREAS, the current Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income approval processes often involve significant delays, exacerbating the financial and emotional strain on individuals living with lupus; and WHEREAS, individuals with lupus face unique challenges in documenting their condition due to the disease's complexity, variability, and often subjective symptoms, contributing to high rates of initial claim denials and prolonged appeals processes; and H. R. 1473 LC 46 1452 WHEREAS, timely access to disability benefits is essential for individuals with lupus to afford medical care, medications, and basic living expenses necessary for their survival and well-being; and WHEREAS, the science surrounding lupus and its impact on society is advancing and urgently needs to be better understood. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: (1) Creation of House study committee. There is created the House Study Committee on Lupus. (2) Members and officers. (A) The committee shall be composed of seven members. (B) The Speaker …
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, 63) · primary sponsor
- Lee Hawkins (R, 27)
- Chris Erwin (R, 32)
- Sandra Scott (D, 76)
- Viola Davis (D, 87)
Latest actions
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1473?
- HR1473 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): House Study Committee on Lupus; create.
- What does HR1473 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on Lupus; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1473?
- In committee as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported (March 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1473?
- Kim Schofield (D, 63), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1473?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73641
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