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GA SR395
Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/26/2022
Primary Sponsor
Ben Watson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 2022 as Self-Care Awareness Month in Georgia, encouraging consumers, health care practitioners, policymakers, and regulators to communicate the benefits of self-care
- Defines self-care as lifelong daily habits including good hygiene, healthy diet, regular exercise, personal healthcare for prevention and treatment, and responsible use of over-the-counter medications, dietary supplements, and medical devices
- Cites an Information Resources Inc. study finding that every dollar spent on over-the-counter medicines saves more than $7 for the health care system, resulting in more than $146 billion in annual savings
- Highlights that sales tax exemptions for over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, and consumer medical devices benefit Georgia residents by increasing affordability and encouraging earlier treatment of ailments
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and press
Legislative Description
Self-Care Awareness Month; recognize February 2022
Last Action
Senate Tabled
2/22/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules1/27/2022
Full Bill Text
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