HR 1353: Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives honoring the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV), which began in 1980 as the Georgia Network Against Domestic Violence with five founding member organizations. The resolution recounts the coalition's history and its role supporting survivors, promoting public awareness, and working with partner organizations like the Georgia Commission on Family Violence. It credits GCADV with helping pass past legislation such as the Survivor Justice Act, protective order reforms, and lease-breaking protections for domestic violence victims. The resolution formally commends the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to GCADV for distribution.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence on behalf of the House of Representatives.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
• Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a ceremonial statement rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence and its partner organizations, including the Georgia Commission on Family Violence and the Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, benefits, or requirements for Georgians. Its practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment by the House of Representatives of the coalition's work supporting domestic violence survivors.

• Recites the history of GCADV since its founding in 1980 as the Georgia Network Against Domestic Violence.
• Lists past legislative outcomes GCADV helped bring about, including the Survivor Justice Act and lease-breaking protections for victims of domestic violence and stalking.
• The resolving clause states the House 'recognize[s] and commend[s]' the organization.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to GCADV.

1. 2026-02-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-12House Hopper (House)

• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)Primary sponsor
• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
• Beth Camp (R, HD-135)
• Stan Gunter (R, HD-008)
• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)

• domestic violence
• survivor advocacy
• legislative recognition
• victim protections