Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 117: House of Representatives; acknowledge inequality as a public health issue and support BIPOC communities disproportionately affected by systemic barriers
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 117 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: House of Representatives; acknowledge inequality as a public health issue and support BIPOC communities disproportionately affected by systemic barriers. Primary sponsor: Kim Schofield (Democratic), Rhonda Burnough (Democratic), Derrick Jackson (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic), Sandra Scott (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A RESOLUTION acknowledging inequality as a public health issue and supporting BIPOC communities disproportionately affected by systemic barriers; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Rhonda Burnough | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Derrick Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper