Georgia CommonsHR 1378: Donor Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2026; recognize
Last action February 17, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 20, 2026 as Donor Day at the state capitol, honoring organ, eye, and tissue donors and the organizations that support donation across the state.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 20, 2026 as Donor Day at the state capitol. It highlights that nearly 2,600 Georgians donated organs, eyes, or tissue in 2025, including 229 living kidney donors, and notes that about 3,300 Georgians are currently waiting for a transplant. The resolution commends LifeLink of Georgia and the member organizations of Donate Life Georgia for their work educating the public and supporting donor families. It formally honors donors, recipients, and those still waiting for transplants, including those who died before receiving one. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy to LifeLink of Georgia. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial recognition.
What the bill does
- Designates February 20, 2026 as Donor Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends individuals and families who have participated in organ, eye, and tissue donation.
- Commends Donate Life Georgia member organizations, including LifeLink of Georgia, for public education and donor support efforts.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to LifeLink of Georgia.
Who it affects
The resolution touches organ, eye, and tissue donors and their families, transplant recipients, Georgians currently waiting for transplants, and organizations like LifeLink of Georgia and Donate Life Georgia that coordinate donation and public education efforts.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal requirements, it gives official state recognition to donor families and transplant organizations, and draws public attention to organ donation registration options available through driver's licenses and hunting or fishing licenses in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites 2025 donation statistics: nearly 2,600 organ, eye, and tissue donors and 229 living kidney donors in Georgia.
- It notes nearly 3,300 Georgians are currently awaiting an organ transplant.
- It formally resolves that the House commends donors, families, and Donate Life Georgia member organizations.
- It resolves that the House recognizes February 20, 2026 as Donor Day at the state capitol.
- It directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to LifeLink of Georgia.
From the bill
“nearly 2,600 Georgians provided the gift of renewed or improved life through organ, eye, and tissue donation during 2025, including 229 who chose to become living kidney donors”
“the members of this body commend the selfless individuals and their families who make donation possible”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
- Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
- Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
- Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
- Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
- Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)
Topics
- organ donation
- Donate Life Georgia
- LifeLink of Georgia
- state capitol recognition
- public health