Georgia CommonsHR 1166: National Wear Red Day; Friday, February 6, 2026; recognize
Last action January 29, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes Friday, February 6, 2026, as National Wear Red Day, encouraging residents to learn about heart disease and stroke risks in women.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes any statute. It recognizes Friday, February 6, 2026, as National Wear Red Day, tied to the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement, which focuses on cardiovascular disease awareness among women. The resolution cites statistics on heart disease and stroke as leading causes of death and disability among women, including disparities affecting Black, Hispanic/Latina, and Indigenous women, and notes women are less likely to receive bystander CPR. It encourages Georgia residents to learn the signs and symptoms of heart disease and stroke in women, support prevention and early detection, and take action on women's cardiovascular health. It also directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes Friday, February 6, 2026, as National Wear Red Day in Georgia.
- Encourages Georgia residents to learn the signs and symptoms of heart disease and stroke in women.
- Encourages support for prevention and early detection of cardiovascular disease among women.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly affects the public messaging and awareness efforts of the Georgia House of Representatives; it does not impose any legal requirement on individuals, hospitals, or agencies, but it highlights health risks facing women, especially Black, Hispanic/Latina, and Indigenous women.
Why it matters
Because this is a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws, funding, or programs. Its practical effect is limited to raising public awareness about women's heart disease and stroke risks and encouraging Georgians to learn prevention and warning signs.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites statistics on cardiovascular disease and stroke as leading causes of death and disability among women.
- It notes disparities in cardiovascular disease impact among Black, Hispanic/Latina, and Indigenous women.
- It formally resolves that the House recognizes February 6, 2026, as National Wear Red Day and encourages awareness and action on women's heart health.
- It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.
From the bill
“cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, claiming the lives of one in every three women each year and surpassing all forms of cancer combined”
“the members of this body recognize Friday, February 6, 2026, as National Wear Red Day”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
Topics
- women's health
- heart disease awareness
- National Wear Red Day
- public health
- legislative resolution