Georgia CommonsHR 1123: Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol; 02/11/26; commending the marriage and family therapists of Georgia; recognize
Last action January 28, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the state's licensed marriage and family therapists and designates February 11, 2026 as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors marriage and family therapists licensed in the state. It recognizes their graduate training, clinical supervision, and adherence to standards enforced by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. The resolution declares February 11, 2026 as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose new requirements; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Commends licensed marriage and family therapists in Georgia for their contributions to mental, relational, and community health.
- Designates February 11, 2026 as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
- Does not alter licensing rules, funding, or any provision of Georgia law governing the profession.
Who it affects
Licensed marriage and family therapists in Georgia, the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists, which oversees their licensing and professional standards.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect but publicly recognizes a licensed mental health profession and sets aside a day for therapists to engage with lawmakers at the Capitol, which may raise awareness of mental health care access issues in Georgia.
Key provisions
- Recites background on marriage and family therapy as one of five licensed mental health professions in Georgia, regulated by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists.
- Resolves that the House of Representatives commends licensed marriage and family therapists for their contributions to the state.
- Recognizes February 11, 2026 as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the licensed marriage and family therapists of Georgia for their vital contributions to the mental, relational, and community health of this state and recognize February 11, 2026, as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)
- Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
- Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
- Rob Leverett (R, HD-123)
- Stacey Evans (D, HD-057)
Topics
- mental health
- marriage and family therapy
- Georgia Capitol
- professional recognition