Bill > SR393

This resolution creates a Senate Study Committee on Improving Family Caregiver Services to examine the challenges faced by family caregivers in Georgia. The committee will consist of five Senate members appointed by the Senate President, who will also designate a chairperson. The committee's primary purpose is to study the conditions, needs, issues, and problems related to family caregiving, with the goal of recommending potential legislative actions. Committee members will receive standard legislative allowances for up to five days, with the possibility of extension, and funding will come from Senate-appropriated funds. The committee is required to produce a report detailing its findings and potential legislative suggestions, which must be approved by a majority vote and filed with the Secretary of the Senate. The resolution notes the significant role of family caregivers in Georgia, highlighting that over 1 million Georgians provide more than 1 billion hours of care annually, often while managing complex medical tasks, coordinating healthcare, and balancing employment responsibilities. The committee is set to be abolished on December 1, 2025, ensuring a focused and time-limited investigation into improving family caregiver services.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71355