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HR 1049

Fentanyl and Opioid Awareness Day; last Wednesday of October each year; designate

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bryce Berry and 4 co-sponsors

Georgia designates the last Wednesday of October annually as Fentanyl and Opioid Awareness Day to increase public recognition of the opioid crisis.

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Bill Summary · HR 1049

Legislative bill overview

HR 1049 designates the last Wednesday of October each year as "Fentanyl and Opioid Awareness Day" in Georgia. This is a symbolic resolution establishing an annual observance to raise public awareness about the fentanyl and opioid crisis.

Why is this important

Opioid and fentanyl overdoses remain a leading cause of accidental death in the United States, with fentanyl increasingly involved in overdose fatalities. An awareness day can help reduce stigma, educate the public about overdose prevention and treatment resources, and potentially increase community engagement with harm reduction initiatives.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited practical impact: Designating an awareness day does not directly fund treatment programs, increase access to medication-assisted therapy, or provide naloxone distribution—actions that would more concretely address the crisis
  • Selection of timing: The reasoning for choosing the last Wednesday of October specifically is not evident and may not align with existing national awareness efforts or significant dates in opioid policy
  • Messaging and focus: Critics might question whether an awareness day adequately addresses systemic issues like pharmaceutical company accountability, prescribing practices, or equitable access to treatment services

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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