Georgia CommonsHR 110: Doula Day at the state capitol; January 23, 2025; recognize
Last action January 29, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes January 23, 2025, as Doula Day at the state capitol, honoring doulas and doula agencies across the state for their work supporting mothers and families.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives recognizing January 23, 2025, as Doula Day at the state capitol. The resolution describes what a doula does, provides support to people who are pregnant, giving birth, or recovering afterward, and notes that this kind of support can improve health outcomes and reduce complications. It names dozens of individual doulas and doula agencies operating in Georgia and credits them with supporting families and advancing maternal and child health. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. It carries no funding, penalties, or ongoing legal effect.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes January 23, 2025, as Doula Day at the state capitol through a House resolution.
- Names specific Georgia doulas and doula agencies and credits them with supporting maternal and child health.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution names and honors specific Georgia doulas, doula agencies, and organizations such as hospitals and community coalitions involved in maternal health support. It has no direct legal or financial effect on any group.
Why it matters
Because the resolution is purely ceremonial, it does not change any rights, funding, or rules for doulas or the families they serve. Its main effect is public recognition, which may raise awareness of doula services and maternal health support in Georgia.
Key provisions
- States the House's recognition of January 23, 2025, as Doula Day at the state capitol.
- Lists individual doulas and doula agencies operating in Georgia as part of the resolution's findings.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies for public and press distribution.
From the bill
“Recognizing January 23, 2025, as Doula Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.”
“a doula is a non-clinical support person who provides care to improve perinatal health outcomes for laboring, birthing, and postpartum individuals, as well as loss support”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
- Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
- Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
Topics
- maternal health
- doulas
- childbirth support
- state recognition day