Pain Awareness Day; June 25, 2026; recognize

2026 Special Session Introduced by Park Cannon and 4 co-sponsors

Georgia designates June 25 each year as Pain Awareness Day to raise public understanding of pain management and related issues.

House Read and Adopted

Summary of HR 33 (Georgia) — Session 2026_ss

Purpose and intent

Establishes June 25, 2026 as Pain Awareness Day in the state of Georgia.

The bill recognizes the importance of pain awareness and education, intending to raise public understanding of pain management and related issues.

Key provisions and changes

Creates an annual designation: Pain Awareness Day on June 25 of each year, beginning in 2026.

Administrative/ceremonial nature: The designation largely serves to acknowledge the day and promote awareness activities rather than implementing new state programs or funding.

Encourages stakeholders to observe and participate in activities that educate the public about pain (e.g., informational campaigns, community events, collaborations with healthcare providers and patient advocacy groups).

Who or what is affected

General public in Georgia, with a focus on increasing awareness among patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, educators, and community organizations.

State agencies, local governments, schools, and healthcare institutions may be encouraged to observe or participate in Pain Awareness Day activities.

No new state obligations requiring substantial funding or program creation is indicated; the bill frames the day as a recognition/awareness initiative.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Legislative path: The bill has cleared House committees and chamber readings, moving through the standard Georgia House process.

Date of designation: June 25, 2026, designated as Pain Awareness Day, with subsequent years potentially observed similarly if the bill remains in effect or is renewed.

The bill’s language, as presented, emphasizes recognition and ceremonial observance rather than creating ongoing programs or appropriations.

Additional context

Co-sponsors include Sandra Scott, Park Cannon, Marvin Lim, Viola Davis, and Kim Schofield, indicating bipartisan or cross-member sponsorship.

The action history shows: House Hopper, First Readers, and Read and Adopted in June 2026, suggesting advancement toward enactment or final passage depending on subsequent steps.

Practical impact

Raises public visibility about pain-related issues and education.

May foster collaboration among healthcare providers, patient groups, and communities to promote better pain awareness.

Likely to be implemented through proclamations, events, and informational activities rather than new funding or regulatory changes.