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GA HR1448

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/10/2020

Primary Sponsor

Mary Oliver

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 16, 2020, as Birth Safety Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol in honor of Kason Choice and Robin Rohe-Oji, two children recovering from severe birth injuries
  • Notes that birth injuries can result in disabling conditions including skull fractures, cerebral palsy, permanent arm paralysis, hip dislocation, and clavicle fractures
  • Highlights that the exact number of infants injured during birth in Georgia remains unknown and that birth injuries are not systematically studied in the state
  • Acknowledges Georgia's high risk for maternal mortality due to lack of infrastructure, inaccessible prenatal care, and an inadequate health care provider workforce
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the families of Kason Choice and Robin Rohe-Oji

Legislative Description

Birth Safety Awareness Day at the state capitol; recognition of Kason Choice and Robin Rohe-Oji, two children in recovery from severe birth injuries, and their families; March 16, 2020; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/10/2020

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