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title: HR 1142. Doula Day at the state capitol; January 29, 2026; recognize
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date: 2026-01-28
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bill_number: HR 1142
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-01-28
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Park Cannon
  - Derrick Jackson
  - Carolyn Hugley
  - Billy Mitchell
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  - doulas
  - maternal health
  - state capitol recognition
  - childbirth support
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# HR 1142. Doula Day at the state capitol; January 29, 2026; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 1142
By: Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Jackson of the 68th, Hugley of the 141st, and Mitchell
of the 88th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing January 29, 2026, as Doula Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, 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;
and
WHEREAS, the hallmarks of doula support emphasize community-based interpersonal
relationships, health promotion through preventive care, childbirth and health education,
emotional support, and the improvement of health outcomes; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has a rich history of mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters,
or other close individuals attending births as supportive figures, and research shows that even
without formal training, this support can significantly decrease the likelihood of cesarean
sections, shorten labor times, and improve the birthing experience; and
WHEREAS, throughout history and across cultures, community-chosen doulas have been
revered for their roles in supporting birthing individuals, and Georgia's doulas continue this
legacy by attaining certifications, working in hospitals as full time employees and training
other doulas and providers on trauma informed care, language inclusivity, and natural
comfort methods ; and
WHEREAS, doulas such as Tayla Kelly, Imani Gunn, Andané Brown, Ali Holness-Roland,
Marieh Scales, Danielle Lyles Barton, Samantha Sanders , Brandi White, Jordyn Williams,
Kaylee Lamberr, Christina Lundy, Koya Siebie, Mislene Cherisca, Natasha Morales, Yvette
Young, Jaela Lewis, Yvette Young, Natasha Goodman, Carla Gochett, Berthina Marquez,
Janisa Camille, and Liv Hood are making a meaningful difference in Georgia through their
services, agencies, and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, agencies and doula services such as YS Doula Services, The Susie King Taylor
Foundation, Balanced Life Pilates, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, Blooming All Over,
Divine Hands Doula, The Sacred Willow Doula, Damahooddoula, SunSoulistic LLC, Birthin
Black LLC, Wellstar Hospital's Women's Health Education Support Services , Redefine
Wellness Holistic Coaching, LLC, The Yin Experience , Sistersong, Balanced Wellness
Integrative Services LLC, FMVS Inc, and Doula of The Divine provide vital support to
Georgia's families; and
WHEREAS, these agencies and individuals create opportunities for doula entrepreneurs to
collaborate on critical initiatives that enhance maternal and child health outcomes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize January 29, 2026, as Doula Day at the state capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution recognizes January 29, 2026, as Doula Day at the state capitol, honoring doulas and doula service organizations across the state.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It designates January 29, 2026, as Doula Day at the state capitol in recognition of doulas, non-clinical support people who assist individuals through labor, birth, and postpartum recovery.
The resolution describes the role doulas play in improving birth outcomes, citing research that doula support can reduce cesarean sections and shorten labor times. It names numerous individual doulas and doula service agencies operating in Georgia as examples of this work. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the public and press, but it creates no new requirements, funding, or legal changes.

### What it does

- Formally designates January 29, 2026, as Doula Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Recognizes the role doulas play in supporting laboring, birthing, and postpartum individuals in Georgia.
- Names specific doulas and doula service agencies as examples of this work in the state.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic recognition only.

### Who it affects

The resolution names and honors individual doulas and doula service organizations operating in Georgia. It has no binding effect on hospitals, patients, or any state agency, since it is a ceremonial recognition rather than a regulatory change.

### Why it matters

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for doulas, hospitals, or patients. Its practical effect is public recognition of doulas' role in maternal health, marked by a designated day at the capitol.

### Key provisions

- The resolving clause designates January 29, 2026, as Doula Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) states the resolution's purpose but has no independent legal effect.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-01-28)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-28)
- Sponsors: Park Cannon, Derrick Jackson, Carolyn Hugley, Billy Mitchell
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72562

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1142.md?full=1