Georgia CommonsHR 1466: Nurses Day at the state capitol; March 11, 2026; recognize
Last action February 24, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes March 11, 2026 as Nurses Day at the state capitol, honoring the state's registered nursing workforce.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law, create new programs, or spend state money. Instead, it formally designates March 11, 2026 as Nurses Day at the state capitol. The resolution states that Georgia has over 170,000 registered nurses, describes their role in hospital and outpatient care, and notes growing demand for nursing services due to an aging population and reduced healthcare options in rural areas. It commends nurses for their strength, leadership, and courage. The resolution also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for distribution to the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Formally designates March 11, 2026 as Nurses Day at the state capitol.
- Commends Georgia's nursing workforce for their strength, leadership, and courage in patient care.
- 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, or enforcement mechanism, as it is a ceremonial recognition rather than a regulatory measure.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily honors Georgia's registered nurses, who number over 170,000 in the state. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal force, it gives formal, public recognition to Georgia's nursing workforce and calls attention to nursing's role in hospital, outpatient, and rural healthcare settings during a period the resolution describes as facing growing demand.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes March 11, 2026, as Nurses Day at the state capitol and commends nurses for their contributions.
- A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.
- The preamble (WHEREAS clauses) cites the size of Georgia's nursing workforce and trends driving demand for nursing services, providing context but no binding requirements.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize March 11, 2026, as Nurses Day at the state capitol and commend the men and women of our nursing workforce their strength, leadership, and courage in their willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves.”
“the over 170,000 registered nurses in Georgia comprise the state's largest healthcare profession and are vital to the medical well-being of our citizens”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)
- Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
- Mark Newton (R, HD-127)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
Topics
- nurses
- healthcare workforce
- state capitol recognition
- ceremonial resolution