Georgia CommonsHR 1471: Fertility Awareness Week; July 27-Aug 2, 2026; recognize
Last action February 24, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution would designate July 27 through August 2, 2026, as Fertility Awareness Week, drawing attention to infertility and fertility care access in the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes July 27 through August 2, 2026, as Fertility Awareness Week, citing statistics about how common infertility is among Georgians and noting that it disproportionately affects Black women and people with disabilities. The resolution references HB 428, a 2025 Georgia law that confirmed nothing in state law prohibits access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press, but it creates no new requirements, funding, or legal changes.
What the bill does
- Formally designates July 27 through August 2, 2026, as Fertility Awareness Week in Georgia.
- States the House of Representatives' recognition of infertility as a widespread condition affecting Georgians.
- References the 2025 Georgia law (HB 428) confirming that state law does not prohibit access to IVF.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution touches Georgians experiencing infertility, particularly Black women and people with disabilities, who the text says face higher rates of the condition. It also references medical providers and fertility clinics involved in treatments like IVF and fertility preservation.
Why it matters
Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or medical practices in Georgia. Its practical effect is symbolic: raising public awareness of infertility and fertility care options during the designated week.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses cite statistics, including that about 1 in 6 people experience infertility and disparities affecting Black women and people with disabilities.
- The resolving clause designates July 27 through August 2, 2026, as Fertility Awareness Week.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies for public and press distribution.
- The resolution references HB 428 (2025), which established that Georgia law does not prohibit obtaining IVF in the state.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize July 27-Aug 2, 2026, as Fertility Awareness Week.”
“approximately 1 in 6 people experience infertility during their lifetime, a prevalence that spans all income levels and regions”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)
- Lehman Franklin (R, HD-160)
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
Topics
- fertility awareness
- IVF and infertility
- women's health
- reproductive health
- commemorative resolutions