--- title: HR 1166. National Wear Red Day; Friday, February 6, 2026; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1166 cite_as: HR 1166, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1166 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1166.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1166/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72653 date: 2026-01-29 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1165.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1167.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1166.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1166 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-01-29 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Doreen Carter - Miriam Paris - Arlene Beckles - Sandra Scott - Viola Davis - Kim Schofield text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1166/2025 upstream_id: 2102359 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - women's health - heart disease awareness - National Wear Red Day - public health - legislative resolution --- # HR 1166. National Wear Red Day; Friday, February 6, 2026; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1166 By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Paris of the 142nd, Beckles of the 96th, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing Friday, February 6, 2026, as National Wear Red Day; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, nearly half of all women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease, yet most women remain unaware of their personal risk factors or the unique ways heart disease can present in women; and WHEREAS, women often experience heart attack symptoms that differ from men—such as shortness of breath, nausea, back or jaw pain, extreme fatigue, or dizziness—which can lead to delayed treatment and poorer outcomes when these symptoms are not recognized; and WHEREAS, significant disparities persist, with Black, Hispanic/Latina, and Indigenous women facing higher rates of cardiovascular disease and barriers to prevention, diagnosis, and equitable access to care; and WHEREAS, stroke is also a major threat to women’s health, as women are more likely than men to experience a stroke, more likely to die from one, and more likely to suffer long-term disability; and WHEREAS, research shows that women are less likely to receive bystander CPR during a cardiac emergency, in part due to fears and misconceptions that must be addressed through community-wide education and awareness; and WHEREAS, for more than two decades, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement has led the charge in educating women about cardiovascular disease, advancing scientific research, advocating for equitable healthcare, and empowering women to take charge of their heart health; and WHEREAS, National Wear Red Day, observed on the first Friday of February, brings communities together to raise awareness, spark meaningful conversations about women’s heart and brain health, and inspire lifesaving action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize Friday, February 6, 2026, as National Wear Red Day, and encourage all residents of the State of Georgia to learn the signs and symptoms of heart disease and stroke in women; support prevention and early detection; and join the effort to improve women’s cardiovascular health through awareness, education, and action. 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 The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-01-29) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-29) - Sponsors: Doreen Carter, Miriam Paris, Arlene Beckles, Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, Kim Schofield - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72653 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1166.md?full=1