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GA SR395

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ben Watson

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

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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