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title: HR 1304. ERA day in the state of Georgia; February 24, 2026; recognize
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date: 2026-02-10
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bill_number: HR 1304
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-02-10
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Lisa Campbell
  - Terry Cummings
  - Sheila Jones
  - Stacey Evans
  - Carolyn Hugley
  - Karen Lupton
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  - women's rights
  - Equal Rights Amendment
  - Georgia House resolutions
  - gender equality
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# HR 1304. ERA day in the state of Georgia; February 24, 2026; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 1304
By: Representatives Campbell of the 35th, Cummings of the 39th, Jones of the 60th, Evans of
the 57th, Hugley of the 141st, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 24, 2026, as ERA day in the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, women in Georgia and in the United States have continuously worked to gain
full rights and privileges– public or private, legal or institutional– as citizens of the United
States, and
WHEREAS, women in Georgia, and in every state, worked to secure women's right to vote
among other significant milestones in equal rights; and
WHEREAS, it is critical to remember the trailblazers that made it possible for women to
vote, and it is vital to teach the history and hear the voices of the women who persist in
telling their stories; and
WHEREAS, the work of past and present Suffragists and Equal Rights Amendment
Advocates, including the League of Women Voters, the Georgia Women's Legislative
Caucus, and so many more have contributed and continue to contribute to the protection of
equal rights for women; and
WHEREAS, ERA Day highlights the ongoing need for equality in various aspects of life,
including economic security, reproductive health, and political representation; and
WHEREAS, recognizing ERA Day as a day of celebration throughout the state of Georgia
and the country emphasizes the importance of women's work for democracy and equal rights.
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.
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 February 24, 2026 as ERA Day in Georgia, honoring the history of women's suffrage and the push for the Equal Rights Amendment.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-10)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-10)
- Sponsors: Lisa Campbell, Terry Cummings, Sheila Jones, Stacey Evans, Carolyn Hugley, Karen Lupton
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73086

> The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1304.md?full=1