GeorgiaGeorgia House recognizes an October week focused on chronic illness
Georgia's House has recognized October 25–31, 2026, as WE ARE ILL WEEK and honored We Are ILL for supporting people with chronic illness and caregivers.
What it does
The House recognizes October 25–31, 2026, as WE ARE ILL WEEK. It also honors We Are ILL for speaking up for people with chronic illness and caregivers.
Argument forRecognizing the week could help We Are ILL draw public attention to misunderstood illnesses and the experiences of patients and caregivers.
Argument againstThe recognition might offer little practical help to people needing treatment or caregiving support because it provides no direct services.
More detail
The House recognizes the awareness week, honors We Are ILL, and directs its clerk to make a copy of the resolution available to the organization. The resolution honors We Are ILL's advocacy for people with chronic illness and caregivers throughout Georgia and beyond. The recognized week runs from October 25 through October 31, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 17House Read and AdoptedAdopted
- Jun 17House First ReadersMinor
- Jun 17House HopperIntroduced
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