Georgia HR1716: Myositis Awareness Month; May 2026; recognize

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing May 2026 as Myositis Awareness Month; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing May 2026 as Myositis Awareness Month; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, residents of Georgia are among those affected by myositis and other rare diseases--nearly one in ten Americans have a rare disease; and WHEREAS, idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, collectively referred to as myositis, are rare, chronic autoimmune muscle-wasting diseases that often feature debilitating muscle inflammation, pain, fatigue, and difficulty swallowing and can result in myositis-associated interstitial lung disease; and WHEREAS, more research is needed to identify the causes of and treatments for myositis, which includes anti-MDA5 autoantibody-positive myositis, antisynthetase syndrome, dermatomyositis, juvenile dermatomyositis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, inclusion body myositis, and polymyositis; and WHEREAS, myositis is difficult to diagnose, often leading to delayed treatment, and individuals with the disease frequently struggle to find healthcare providers with expertise in their condition; and H. R. 1716 LC 112 3817 WHEREAS, all who suffer from myositis experience a reduced quality of life, and no cure has been found; life expectancy is often shortened, particularly for those with inclusion body myositis, and women and people of color with all forms of myositis experience pronounced health disparities; and WHEREAS, The Myositis Association is the leading international patient advocacy organization serving the myositis community, focusing on patient services, education, research, and public awareness in the pursuit of a world without myositis. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT …

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Sponsors

• Scott Hilton (R, 48) · primary sponsor
• Carmen Rice (R, 139)
• Bethany Ballard (R, 147)
• Devan Seabaugh (R, 34)

Latest actions

1. March 16, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. March 16, 2026: House First Readers
3. March 16, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1716?

HR1716 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Myositis Awareness Month; May 2026; recognize.

What does HR1716 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing May 2026 as Myositis Awareness Month; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1716?

Passed both chambers as of March 16, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1716?

Scott Hilton (R, 48), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1716?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74132