Georgia CommonsSR 1004: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; recognize
Last action March 23, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on its 75th anniversary, recognizing its work on maternal health and physician-patient relationships in Georgia.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a national professional organization for obstetrics and gynecology doctors, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. The resolution states that ACOG has more than 62,000 members nationwide, including 1,727 in Georgia, and credits the group with work on maternal health, protecting the patient-physician relationship, protecting access to health care, and legally protecting access to IVF (in vitro fertilization). The Senate resolves to commend ACOG's members for their dedication to improving patient health in Georgia and beyond, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on its 75th anniversary.
- States the Senate's appreciation for ACOG's work on maternal health, the patient-physician relationship, health care access, and access to IVF.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to ACOG.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and its roughly 1,727 Georgia members, who are obstetrician-gynecologists providing maternal and reproductive health care across the state.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose new requirements. Its practical effect is limited to an official statement of recognition from the Senate, delivered to the organization as a symbolic gesture.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe ACOG's founding in 1951, its membership numbers, and its work on maternal health, IVF access, and health care access in Georgia.
- The resolved clause formally recognizes ACOG's 75th anniversary and commends its members' dedication to patient health.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to ACOG.
From the bill
“ACOG and its members in Georgia have championed initiatives to improve maternal health, protect the patient-physician relationship, protect access to health care for all individuals, and legally protect access to IVF”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
Topics
- maternal health
- reproductive health care
- IVF access
- legislative commendation