Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1655: House Study Committee on Diabetes Related Amputations; create
Status: In committee, March 18, 2026
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Diabetes Related Amputations; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on Diabetes Related Amputations; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Creating the House Study Committee on Diabetes Related Amputations; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, diabetes related amputations represent a significant and growing public health challenge, disproportionately impacting underserved and rural communities; and WHEREAS, many diabetes related amputations are preventable through early intervention, improved access to care, coordinated clinical pathways, and increased public awareness; and WHEREAS, Georgia continues to experience high rates of diabetes, peripheral artery disease, and diabetic foot complications, placing thousands of residents at risk of avoidable limb loss each year; and WHEREAS, a data-driven assessment is necessary to identify gaps in care, regional disparities, and opportunities to improve outcomes for Georgians living with diabetes; and WHEREAS, it would be beneficial to undertake a study to evaluate diabetes related amputations to: H. R. 1655 LC 46 1499 (1) Analyze state-wide and regional data on diabetes related amputations, including demographic, geographic, and socioeconomic trends; (2) Evaluate existing prevention strategies, access to care, and care coordination practices related to diabetic foot complications and peripheral artery disease; (3) Identify best clinical practices and models of care shown to reduce amputations; (4) Assess barriers to early diagnosis, treatment, and limb preservation services; (5) Engage with interdisciplinary stakeholders, including endocrinologists, podiatrists, vascular specialists, primary care providers, diabetes educators, public health experts, and individuals with lived experience; (6) Develop recommendations to improve patient …
Sponsors
- Lee Hawkins (R, 27) · primary sponsor
- Danny Mathis (R, 133)
- Gerald Greene (R, 154)
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
- Michelle Au (D)
- Howard, Karlton (D, 129)
Latest actions
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1655?
- HR1655 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): House Study Committee on Diabetes Related Amputations; create.
- What does HR1655 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on Diabetes Related Amputations; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1655?
- In committee as of March 18, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported (March 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1655?
- Lee Hawkins (R, 27), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1655?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74017
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