Georgia legislation · Georgia 2026 Special Session
Georgia HR6: WE ARE ALL ILL WEEK; October 25-31,2026; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, June 17, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing October 25-31, 2026, as WE ARE ALL ILL WEEK and commending We Are ILL for its committment to advancing awareness, advocacy, and support for individuals living with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and neurological conditions; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing October 25-31, 2026, as WE ARE ILL WEEK and commending We Are ILL for its commitment to advancing awareness, advocacy, and support for individuals living with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and neurological conditions; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing October 25-31, 2026, as WE ARE ILL WEEK and commending We Are ILL for its commitment to advancing awareness, advocacy, and support for individuals living with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and neurological conditions; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, chronic illness, autoimmune diseases, and neurological conditions impact millions of individuals and families across the United States and throughout the State of Georgia, affecting physical health, emotional well-being, employment, caregiving responsibilities, and quality of life; and WHEREAS, many chronic and autoimmune conditions, including but not limited to multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), lupus, and related illnesses, are often invisible or misunderstood, contributing to delayed diagnosis, barriers to care, and social stigma; and WHEREAS, Black women and other historically underserved communities experience disproportionate challenges related to chronic illness, including inequitable health outcomes, systemic barriers to care, and disparities in diagnosis and treatment; and H. R. 6EX LC 112 4257 WHEREAS, We Are ILL was established to amplify the voices and lived experiences of individuals navigating chronic illness, elevate patient and caregiver advocacy, promote public awareness, and encourage equitable, compassionate, and person-centered systems of care; and WHEREAS, We Are ILL creates opportunities for collaboration across disease communities and awareness observances, fostering collective action, education, and engagement among patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, and policymakers; and WHEREAS, WE ARE …
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, 63) · primary sponsor
- Viola Davis (D, 87)
- Sandra Scott (D, 76)
- Marvin Lim (D, 98)
- Cannon, Park (D, 58)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR6?
- HR6 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (Georgia 2026 Special Session): WE ARE ALL ILL WEEK; October 25-31,2026; recognize.
- What does HR6 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing October 25-31, 2026, as WE ARE ILL WEEK and commending We Are ILL for its commitment to advancing awareness, advocacy, and support for individuals living with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and neurological conditions; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR6?
- Passed both chambers as of June 17, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (June 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR6?
- Kim Schofield (D, 63), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR6?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74797
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