HR 2005: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; 75th anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a national professional organization for obstetricians and gynecologists, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. The resolution states that ACOG was founded in 1951 and now represents more than 62,000 health care professionals nationwide, including 1,727 members in Georgia. It commends ACOG and its Georgia members for work on maternal health, protecting the patient-physician relationship, protecting access to health care, and legally protecting access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to the organization. It creates no new rights, requirements, or funding.

• Formally recognizes and commends the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on its 75th anniversary.
• States factual background about ACOG's founding in 1951 and its membership numbers nationally and in Georgia.
• Commends ACOG members for work on maternal health, the patient-physician relationship, health care access, and IVF access.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the organization.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and its Georgia members, who are obstetrician-gynecologists providing care across the state, are the direct subjects of this recognition. It does not impose duties or changes on the public.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgia law, funding, or health care regulation. Its practical significance is symbolic: it puts the Georgia House on record honoring the organization and its members' work on maternal health and IVF access.

• The whereas clauses describe ACOG's founding in 1951, its 75-year history, and its membership of over 62,000 professionals including 1,727 in Georgia.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes ACOG's 75th anniversary and commends its members for improving patient health in Georgia and beyond.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to ACOG.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Beth Camp (R, HD-135)Primary sponsor
• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
• Anne Westbrook (D, HD-163)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)

• maternal health
• IVF access
• obstetrics and gynecology
• legislative recognition