ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Bill 768, legislation which would prohibit discrimination against veterans who seek to purchase or lease housing. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Introduces Legislation to Stop Discrimination in Housing for Veterans”
Rep. Cooper Named Advocate of the Year by Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, was recently selected as a recipient of the 2019 Charlotte Wilen Maternal & Infant Health Advocates of the Year Award by the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia. Rep. Cooper was chosen for this award for championing House Bill 345, legislation which improves health care conditions for pregnant inmates or inmates who are in the immediate postpartum period, during the 2019 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Cooper Named Advocate of the Year by Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia”
Rep. Houston Gaines Introduces Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) introduced House Bill 823 on Monday, January 27, 2020, on behalf of Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp to combat human trafficking in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Introduces Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation”
Rep. Scott Introduces Legislation to Allow OB-GYN Services Across Georgia State Border
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Bill 800, legislation which would allow health care providers in bordering states to provide OB-GYN services to women in Georgia who are enrolled in Georgia’s Medicaid program. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Introduces Legislation to Allow OB-GYN Services Across Georgia State Border”
Rep. Allen Introduces Legislation to Create “Georgia Recovers” Special State License Plate
ATLANTA – State Representative Erick Allen (D-Smyrna) recently introduced House Bill 326, legislation which would create a special state license plate to benefit the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse’s (GCSA) Georgia Recovers program and the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network (GMHCN). This license plate seeks to honor people in recovery from addiction and mental health challenges, their allies and professionals who have dedicated themselves to help improve lives and communities. Continue reading “Rep. Allen Introduces Legislation to Create “Georgia Recovers” Special State License Plate”