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This resolution establishes a House Study Committee to investigate the potential health risks associated with hair straightening products, particularly focusing on their potential link to breast cancer. The committee will consist of eight members of the Georgia House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House, who will also designate a chairperson. The committee's primary purpose is to study the conditions, needs, and issues surrounding hair straightening products, drawing from recent research including studies by the University of Texas' MD Anderson Cancer Center and the International Journal of Cancer that suggest a potential increased breast cancer risk from these products. The committee is authorized to conduct meetings as needed, with legislative members receiving standard allowances for up to five days. By December 1, 2025, the committee must file a report with either specific findings, recommended legislation, or meeting minutes, which must be approved by a majority vote. The resolution aims to determine whether consumer warnings or state action are necessary to address potential health risks associated with hair straightening chemicals, which have been identified as potentially disruptive to human hormones.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72070