HR930: HR930 Georgia Community-Based Doula Week; March 29 to April 5, 2025; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives recognizing the week of March 29 to April 5, 2025 as Georgia Community-Based Doula Week. The resolution's whereas clauses describe how community-based doulas support mothers during labor and delivery, work alongside doctors, midwives, and nurses, and help address maternal health disparities by meeting families in their homes before and after birth. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.

• Formally designates March 29 to April 5, 2025 as Georgia Community-Based Doula Week.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

Community-based doulas in Georgia and the families they serve, including birthing people, mothers, and medical staff such as doctors, midwives, and nurses who work alongside doulas during pregnancy and childbirth.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect, but it publicly acknowledges the role community-based doulas play in supporting families through childbirth and addressing maternal health disparities, which may raise public awareness of their work.

• The resolving clause recognizes March 29 to April 5, 2025 as Georgia Community-Based Doula Week.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for public and press distribution.
• The whereas clauses describe doulas' roles in providing emotional and physical support, working with medical staff, and addressing maternal health disparities in underserved communities.

1. 2025-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)Primary sponsor
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
• Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)

• maternal health
• doulas
• childbirth support
• public health awareness