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GA SR844
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Albers
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AI Summary
- Designates June 9, 2026, as FSGS (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis) Awareness Day in Georgia
- FSGS is a rare kidney disease causing kidney scarring, with 50% of patients requiring dialysis or transplant within 5-10 years of diagnosis
- FSGS disproportionately affects African Americans at 4-5 times the rate of white Americans, linked to APOL1 gene variants found almost exclusively in individuals of African ancestry
- FSGS costs Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance approximately $2 billion annually in direct medical costs
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press
Legislative Description
FSGS Awareness Day; recognize June 9, 2026
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/25/2026
Full Bill Text
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