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title: HR 37. Intuitive; contributions to patient care and for business achievements and growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia; commend
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date: 2025-01-16
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bill_number: HR 37
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-01-16
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Scott Hilton
  - Sharon Cooper
  - Ruwa Romman
  - Michelle Au
  - Matt Reeves
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  - economic development
  - Gwinnett County
  - medical technology
  - legislative honors
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# HR 37. Intuitive; contributions to patient care and for business achievements and growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia; commend

## Text

House Resolution 37
By: Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Cooper of the 45th, Romman of the 97th, Au of the 50th,
and Reeves of the 99th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Intuitive for its contributions to patient care and for business
achievements and growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Intuitive, the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery and a global leader in
minimally invasive care, has made significant advancements in medical technology that
directly benefit healthcare systems and patient care; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive's da Vinci Surgical System has helped transform the landscape of
minimally invasive care, enabling surgeons and care teams to offer patients minimally
invasive robotic surgery that can reduce recovery times and lower the risk of conversions;
and
WHEREAS, more than 15 million da Vinci procedures have been performed by more than
76,000 trained surgeons worldwide; and
WHEREAS, more than 390,000 of these procedures were performed in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, more than 2.2 million global surgical procedures were performed in 2023 with
the da Vinci surgical system; and
WHEREAS, more than 52,000 of those procedures in 2023 were in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, there are more than 290 of Intuitive's surgical systems being used by physicians
to serve patients in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive's commitment to research and development has led to continuous
advancements in medical technology, fostering the standard of care for key procedures and
continuing to push the boundaries of minimally invasive care; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive has shown remarkable growth, expanding its operations, workforce,
and market presence both domestically and internationally, particularly in the continuing
development of its East Coast Global Hub investment in Gwinnett County, thereby
contributing significantly to the local and global economy; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive has had business operations in Georgia since 2011; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive has committed a $500 million investment to their Georgia campus
expansion, which will be complete in 2026; and
WHEREAS, this Georgia expansion includes an almost 600,000-square-foot LEED
Platinum-certified manufacturing facility that was opened in 2024 and where some
generations of the da Vinci surgical systems are produced; and
WHEREAS, this Georgia campus expansion will include a new training center to support the
growing demand for Intuitive's world-class technology training program, which is scheduled
to open in 2026; and
WHEREAS, this Georgia campus will have more than one million square feet in total
manufacturing, warehouse, and office space once completed; and
WHEREAS, this expansion represents a significant investment in the local economy,
creating new job opportunities and contributing to the economic growth and development of
the City of Peachtree Corners, Gwinnett County, and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive has more than 15,000 employees globally, with more than 600
employees in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive is expected to grow its Georgia employee base to more than 1,200
employees across sales, manufacturing, finance, engineering, customer training, and other
general business functions within a few years; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive trains more surgeon care teams in Georgia than any other location
across the globe, thereby contributing to the local and state economies through flights, hotel
stays, and restaurant spending.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Intuitive for its outstanding contributions
to patient care, its commitment to innovation, its business achievements, and its significant
growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Intuitive.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends Intuitive, a medical technology company, for its patient care contributions and its business growth and expansion in Gwinnett County.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Intuitive, maker of the da Vinci Surgical System used for robotic-assisted surgery, for its work in medical technology and its economic presence in Georgia. The resolution lists the company's achievements, including more than 390,000 da Vinci surgical procedures performed in Georgia and over 290 of its surgical systems in use across the state.
It also highlights Intuitive's $500 million investment in a Georgia campus expansion in Peachtree Corners, including a nearly 600,000-square-foot manufacturing facility opened in 2024 and a training center set to open in 2026. The resolution formally commends the company and directs the Clerk of the House to send Intuitive a copy of the resolution. It does not create any new law, funding, or regulation.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends Intuitive for its contributions to patient care and its business growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Intuitive.
- Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law, regulation, or funding program.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names Intuitive, a medical technology company with manufacturing and training operations in Peachtree Corners and Gwinnett County. It also references Georgia surgeons, patients who undergo da Vinci-assisted procedures, and local businesses tied to the company's economic activity.

### Why it matters

As a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law or provide funding, but it publicly documents the Georgia House's recognition of a major employer's investment and growth, which some readers may find useful as a record of the company's economic footprint in the state.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe Intuitive's history in Georgia since 2011 and its da Vinci Surgical System usage statistics in the state.
- The resolution cites a $500 million Georgia campus expansion in Peachtree Corners, including a manufacturing facility and a training center opening in 2026.
- The resolving clause formally commends Intuitive for patient care contributions, innovation, and business growth in Gwinnett County.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide Intuitive with a copy of the resolution.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-01-16)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-01-16)
- Sponsors: Scott Hilton, Sharon Cooper, Ruwa Romman, Michelle Au, Matt Reeves
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69438

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr37.md?full=1