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HR 1471: Fertility Awareness Week; July 27-Aug 2, 2026; recognize

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House Resolution 1471

By: Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Franklin of the 160th, Cooper of the 45th, Hugley of the 141st, and Cannon of the 58th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing July 27-Aug 2, 2026, as Fertility Awareness Week; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, having a family and nurturing the next generation is a profound human experience that connects us to each other and ensures our communities are able to thrive; and

WHEREAS, increasingly, Georgians are struggling with infertility, which is a recognized condition affecting a substantial portion of the adult population; and

WHEREAS, approximately 1 in 6 people experience infertility during their lifetime, a prevalence that spans all income levels and regions; and

WHEREAS, in the United States, approximately 12 percent of women and 9 percent of men are infertile; these figures likely underrepresent the affected population while underscoring that the condition affects individuals and couples across all demographics and relationship structures; and

WHEREAS, the need for fertility care to build one's family arises from diverse factors and impacts individuals; and

WHEREAS, infertility disproportionately affects some communities, for example, Black women in the United States are nearly twice as likely to experience infertility as non-Hispanic white women, and people with disabilities experience higher rates of infertility, often due to underlying medical conditions, medications, or prior medical interventions; and

WHEREAS, the majority of infertility cases respond to evidence-based medical treatment; and

WHEREAS, assisted reproductive technologies, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), are safe and effective; and

WHEREAS, fertility preservation techniques, such as gamete or tissue cryopreservation, are recommended for individuals at risk of infertility; and

WHEREAS, medical associations like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommend timely referral for fertility preservation when medical treatment may affect future reproductive health; and

WHEREAS, lack of information about one's own fertility and fertility health care options pose a barrier to family building for Georgians; and

WHEREAS, the state of Georgia unanimously passed HB 428, in 2025, establishing that nothing under the law prohibits or prevents an individual from obtaining IVF in the state and recognizing that IVF is a safe, effective, and legal way to make the dream of having children possible for the many Georgians struggling to have children.

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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.