Georgia legislation · Georgia 2026 Special Session
Georgia HR33: Pain Awareness Day; June 25, 2026; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, June 22, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing June 25, 2026, as Pain Awareness Day; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing June 25, 2026, as Pain Awareness Day; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing June 25, 2026, as Pain Awareness Day; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, chronic pain is a serious and often invisible public health condition that affects millions of Americans and significantly impacts physical, emotional, social, and economic well-being; and WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than percent of adults in the United States live with chronic pain, making it one of the nation's most common causes of disability and reduced quality of life; and WHEREAS, chronic pain affects an estimated two million adult Georgians and represents one of the most prevalent and costly public health challenges facing this state, impacting quality of life, workforce participation, family stability, healthcare utilization, and economic productivity; and WHEREAS, chronic pain negatively impacts the quality of life of Georgians by affecting physical functioning, mental health, sleep, mobility, educational attainment, social engagement, and the ability to participate fully in work, family, and community life; and H. R. 33EX LC 112 4337 WHEREAS, chronic pain affects individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds and is experienced by veterans, older adults, individuals with disabilities, workers, caregivers, and those living with chronic health conditions throughout Georgia; and WHEREAS, chronic pain places a substantial economic burden on the State of Georgia through increased healthcare expenditures, lost wages, reduced productivity, workforce shortages, …
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, 63) · primary sponsor
- Cannon, Park (D, 58)
- Viola Davis (D, 87)
- Sandra Scott (D, 76)
- Marvin Lim (D, 98)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR33?
- HR33 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (Georgia 2026 Special Session): Pain Awareness Day; June 25, 2026; recognize.
- What does HR33 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing June 25, 2026, as Pain Awareness Day; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR33?
- Passed both chambers as of June 22, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (June 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR33?
- Kim Schofield (D, 63), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR33?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74893
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