HR 1323: Georgia Purebred Dog Day; May 1, 2026; benefits and contributions of purebred dogs to the State of Georgia; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It commends purebred dogs for their historical and ongoing roles as guide dogs, service dogs, search and rescue dogs, police dogs, military dogs, and working farm and hunting dogs, and for their contributions to medical research through genetic studies of heritable diseases. The resolution formally recognizes May 1, 2026 as Georgia Purebred Dog Day. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. The resolution does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements; it is a symbolic statement of appreciation passed by the House.

• Recognizes May 1, 2026 as Georgia Purebred Dog Day in a formal House resolution.
• Commends purebred dogs for roles including service dogs, police dogs, search and rescue dogs, and military dogs.
• Notes purebred dogs' contributions to medical science through research on heritable diseases and genome studies.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Does not create any funding, program, agency requirement, or change to existing Georgia law.

This resolution mainly affects no one in a legal sense since it creates no obligations or funding. It is a symbolic gesture that may be of interest to dog breeders, purebred dog owners, kennel clubs, and organizations that train service, police, or search and rescue dogs.

Because this is a commemorative resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to an official statement recognizing a day honoring purebred dogs and their historical and working roles.

• The whereas clauses describe purebred dogs' historical roles as working animals, companions, and contributors to medical research.
• The resolving clause formally recognizes May 1, 2026 as Georgia Purebred Dog Day.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Soo Hong (R, HD-103)Primary sponsor
• David Jenkins (R, HD-136)
• Jutt Howard (R, HD-071)

• ceremonial resolutions
• dogs and pets
• Georgia House of Representatives
• animal welfare