Georgia CommonsHR 1878: Forensic Nurses Week; November 2 through 8, 2026; important role Georgia's forensic nurses play in supporting survivors of violence and making our community safer from violence; recognize
Last action March 23, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates November 2 through 8, 2026, as Forensic Nurses Week, honoring the role forensic nurses play in caring for survivors of violence and trauma.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the work of forensic nurses, who treat patients affected by violence and trauma, including survivors of sexual assault, abuse, elder and child maltreatment, and human trafficking. It describes how these nurses bridge medical care and the legal system, working with law enforcement, advocates, and courts. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally declares November 2 through 8, 2026, as Forensic Nurses Week and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press. It is a statement of recognition rather than a binding rule.
What the bill does
- Declares November 2 through 8, 2026, as Forensic Nurses Week in Georgia.
- Formally acknowledges the role forensic nurses play in caring for survivors of violence and trauma.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Does not create any new law, funding, requirement, or penalty.
Who it affects
The resolution names forensic nurses and the patients they treat, including survivors of sexual assault, elder and child maltreatment, and human trafficking. It also references hospitals, law enforcement, advocacy groups, and legal counsel who work alongside forensic nurses.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or funding changes, it publicly recognizes forensic nurses' work connecting medical care to the justice system for violence survivors, which may raise awareness of their role in Georgia's health care and legal systems.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe forensic nurses' training, roles (such as sexual assault nurse examiner and forensic psychiatric nurse), and the health and financial impact of violence.
- The resolving clause declares November 2 through 8, 2026, Forensic Nurses Week in Georgia.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“forensic nurses empower patients who are victims of violence to seek healing and justice as they choose”
“the health consequences of violence cost hospitals in the United States approximately $18.2 billion annually”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)
- Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)
Topics
- forensic nursing
- violence survivors
- health care recognition
- legislative resolutions