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title: HR 1321. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; Georgia chapter for leadership in suicide prevention; commend
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date: 2026-02-10
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bill_number: HR 1321
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chamber: House
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status_date: 2026-02-10
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Betsy Holland
  - Angela Moore
  - Karen Lupton
  - Karla Drenner
  - Shea Roberts
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  - suicide prevention
  - mental health
  - youth mental health
  - crisis resources
  - public health
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# HR 1321. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; Georgia chapter for leadership in suicide prevention; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1321
By: Representatives Holland of the 54th, Moore of the 91st, Lupton of the 83rd, Drenner of the
85th, and Roberts of the 52nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its
Georgia chapter for leadership in suicide prevention; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, suicide is a preventable public-health emergency that affects families in every
region of this State and demands sustained attention to prevention, early identification, crisis
response, and recovery supports; and
WHEREAS, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) works to save lives
and bring hope to those affected by suicide through research, education, advocacy, and
support for individuals and families; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia chapter of AFSP mobilizes survivors, clinicians, educators,
veterans, caregivers, and community leaders to advance evidence-informed suicide
prevention and to support those impacted by suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and suicide
loss; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia chapter of AFSP is holding an Advocacy Action Day on February
12, 2026, to share information and engage policymakers on practical, evidence-informed
actions that save lives; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Georgia Student Health Survey indicates more than 73,000 of the
State's 6th-12th grade students reported seriously considering attempting suicide in the past
year; and
WHEREAS, an analysis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mortality data
reported that, over the ten-year period from 2014 to 2024, Georgia experienced the largest
increase among the 50 states in the suicide rate among young adults ages 18 to
27-approximately a 65 percent increase-during a period when many states saw declines for
this age group; and
WHEREAS, these indicators underscore an urgent, statewide prevention imperative:
reducing suicide requires not only crisis response, but also earlier identification of risk,
timely access to clinically appropriate care, and stronger protective factors in schools and
communities-objectives advanced when public institutions, health systems, and community
partners act with shared urgency and clear accountability; and
WHEREAS, AFSP's prevention work-through public education, community programs, and
volunteer engagement-helps reduce stigma, improve recognition of warning signs, and
connect individuals to help before a crisis becomes fatal; and
WHEREAS, every Georgian should know that immediate help is available through the 988
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, as well as specialized resources including the Veterans Crisis Line
and the Crisis Text Line.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention and its Georgia chapter for their tireless leadership in suicide prevention and for
bringing hope, support, and practical tools to Georgians affected by suicide.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body encourage all
Georgians-families, schools, faith communities, employers, health care partners, and civic
organizations-to promote help-seeking, share crisis resources, and ensure that individuals in
distress are met with urgency, dignity, and support.
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 commends the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its Georgia chapter for their suicide prevention work and encourages Georgians to promote help-seeking and crisis resources.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and its Georgia chapter for their work on suicide prevention, including research, education, advocacy, and support for people affected by suicide. It cites statistics showing more than 73,000 Georgia students in grades 6 through 12 reported seriously considering suicide in the past year, and notes Georgia saw the largest increase among all states in the suicide rate for young adults ages 18 to 27 between 2014 and 2024.
The resolution does not create any new law, program, or funding. It commends AFSP's leadership, encourages families, schools, faith communities, employers, health care partners, and civic organizations to promote help-seeking and share crisis resources like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

### What it does

- Formally commends the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its Georgia chapter for their suicide prevention efforts.
- Cites Georgia-specific data on youth suicidal ideation and rising young adult suicide rates to explain why the resolution was introduced.
- Encourages families, schools, faith communities, employers, health care partners, and civic organizations to promote help-seeking and share crisis resources.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement, since it is a commendation resolution rather than a bill.

### Who it affects

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its Georgia chapter are directly commended. The resolution also speaks to Georgia families, schools, faith communities, employers, health care providers, and civic organizations, encouraging them to promote suicide prevention awareness and crisis resources.

### Why it matters

While the resolution carries no legal force or funding, it puts on record the General Assembly's attention to rising youth and young adult suicide rates in Georgia and publicly highlights crisis resources like the 988 Lifeline, which may raise awareness among Georgians who see or hear about the resolution.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses cite 2024 Georgia Student Health Survey data showing over 73,000 students in grades 6-12 seriously considered suicide in the past year.
- The resolution notes Georgia had the largest increase in suicide rate among 18-27 year olds of any state from 2014 to 2024, about 65 percent.
- The first resolving clause commends AFSP and its Georgia chapter for leadership in suicide prevention.
- The second resolving clause encourages Georgians and various institutions to promote help-seeking and share crisis resources including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-10)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-10)
- Sponsors: Betsy Holland, Angela Moore, Karen Lupton, Karla Drenner, Shea Roberts
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73103

> The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1321.md?full=1