Bill > HR593

This resolution creates a House Study Committee on Maternal, Prenatal, and Pediatric Care Access and Funding to investigate healthcare challenges in Georgia, particularly given the state's low ranking (49th) in maternal deaths. The committee will consist of five House of Representatives members appointed by the Speaker, who will also designate a chairperson. The committee's primary purpose is to evaluate maternal, prenatal, and pediatric healthcare conditions, identify access barriers, explore potential funding sources, and recommend potential solutions. The committee is required to conduct at least two meetings in a county with a rural hospital, and members will receive standard legislative allowances. The committee is tasked with producing a report, which may include proposed legislation, and must be approved by a majority vote of the committee members. The report or meeting minutes must be filed with the House Clerk before the committee is automatically abolished on December 1, 2025. The study aims to address significant regional variations in healthcare facility funding and improve overall maternal and child healthcare in the state.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71357