HR37: HR37 Intuitive; contributions to patient care and for business achievements and growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Intuitive, maker of the da Vinci Surgical System used in robotic-assisted surgery, for its medical technology work and for expanding its business presence in Georgia, particularly in Gwinnett County. The resolution lists Intuitive's history in Georgia since 2011, a $500 million campus expansion in Peachtree Corners set to finish in 2026, a new manufacturing facility, and plans to grow its Georgia workforce from about 600 to more than 1,200 employees. It closes by formally commending the company and directing the House Clerk to send Intuitive a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Intuitive for its contributions to patient care and its business growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Intuitive.
• Creates no new law, funding, requirement, or penalty; it is a nonbinding statement of praise from the House.

The resolution directly names Intuitive, its employees, and its Gwinnett County operations, including the Peachtree Corners campus. It has no legal effect on other businesses, residents, or state agencies.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it changes nothing about how Georgians are regulated or funded. Its main effect is symbolic, publicly recognizing a company's investment and job growth in Gwinnett County on the House's official record.

• The whereas clauses describe Intuitive's da Vinci Surgical System and its use in more than 390,000 procedures performed in Georgia.
• The whereas clauses describe a $500 million Georgia campus expansion in Peachtree Corners, including a nearly 600,000-square-foot manufacturing facility opened in 2024.
• The whereas clauses note plans for a new training center opening in 2026 and workforce growth from over 600 to more than 1,200 Georgia employees.
• The resolving clause states the House commends Intuitive for its contributions to patient care, innovation, and business growth.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Intuitive.

1. 2025-01-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-16House Hopper (House)

• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)Primary sponsor
• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
• Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)
• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)

• economic development
• Gwinnett County
• medical technology
• robotic surgery
• legislative commendation