Georgia CommonsHR 1304: ERA day in the state of Georgia; February 24, 2026; recognize
Last action February 10, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 24, 2026 as ERA Day in Georgia, honoring the history of women's suffrage and the push for the Equal Rights Amendment.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It formally designates February 24, 2026 as ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) Day in Georgia, citing the work of suffragists, groups like the League of Women Voters and the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus, and ongoing efforts toward equality in areas like economic security, reproductive health, and political representation. The resolution does not create any new program, funding, or legal requirement. Its only concrete action is directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Designates February 24, 2026 as ERA Day in the state of Georgia through a formal House resolution.
- States the House's recognition of women's historical and ongoing work toward equal rights, including suffrage and the Equal Rights Amendment.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, agency duty, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement rather than a binding legal change.
Who it affects
The resolution mainly affects the Georgia House of Representatives and its Clerk, who must prepare copies for distribution. It also symbolically recognizes women's rights advocates and organizations such as the League of Women Voters and the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus, though it imposes no obligations on them.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose new requirements on anyone. Its practical effect is limited to an official public statement marking February 24, 2026 as ERA Day and making that statement available to the press and public.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount the history of women's suffrage and the work of groups supporting the Equal Rights Amendment and equal rights generally.
- The resolving clause formally recognizes February 24, 2026 as ERA day in support of women's equality in Georgia and nationally.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for public and press distribution.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 24, 2026, as ERA day in support of women's equality in Georgia and across our nation.”
“ERA Day highlights the ongoing need for equality in various aspects of life, including economic security, reproductive health, and political representation”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)
- Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)
- Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)
- Stacey Evans (D, HD-057)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)
Topics
- women's rights
- Equal Rights Amendment
- Georgia House resolutions
- gender equality