Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR516: SR516 Georgia's Working Women; recognize

Last action April 2, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes the contributions of the state's working women to their families and the Georgia economy, and voices support for future legislation on economic security for women.

In plain language

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing working women's role in supporting families and the state economy, citing statistics about women's share of the workforce, uninsured rates, and access to paid leave. The resolution's whereas clauses describe research findings on issues such as salary transparency, paid sick days, paid leave, childcare access, housing, and workplace protections for pregnant women. It concludes with the Senate resolving that its members support future legislation providing economic support and security for women, their families, and the Georgia economy, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

What the bill does

Formally recognizes and commends Georgia's working women for contributions to families and the state economy.
States the Senate's support for future legislation that would provide economic support and security to women and families.
Cites statistics on women's share of the workforce, uninsured rates, and access to paid family leave as background.
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.
Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a resolution rather than a bill that amends Georgia law.

Who it affects

The resolution speaks broadly about working women in Georgia, their children and partners, low-wage and essential workers, and pregnant employees. It does not impose obligations on any employer, agency, or individual since it creates no binding law.

Why it matters

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights or obligations directly. Its practical effect is to place the Senate on record supporting future policies like paid leave and childcare access, which could shape later legislation affecting Georgia workers and families.

Key provisions

The whereas clauses describe women's role in Georgia's workforce, noting they make up over 65 percent of the low-wage, essential worker workforce.
The resolution notes Georgia has the third highest uninsured rate in the country and that many Georgians cannot afford unpaid leave under the Family Medical Leave Act.
The Senate resolves that its members support legislation providing economic support and security for women, their families, and the Georgia economy.
The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

From the bill

“women comprise more than half of Georgia's adult popul ation and are the6 primary or co-breadwinners in more than half of all Georgia hou seholds with children”
States the resolution's basis for recognizing women's economic role in Georgia households.

“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24 support legislation that would provide the economic support and security that women, their25 families, and the Georgia economy need.”
The resolution's operative statement of Senate support for future legislation.

Status timeline

2025-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2025-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

Topics

working women
paid leave
childcare access
women's economic security
Georgia workforce