--- title: SR 1004. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1004 cite_as: SR 1004, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1004 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1004.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1004/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74318 date: 2026-03-23 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1003.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1005.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1004.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 1004 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-23 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Ben Watson - Kay Kirkpatrick - Jason Anavitarte - Bill Cowsert - Larry Walker - Randy Robertson - Chuck Payne - Drew Echols - Steve Gooch - Chuck Hufstetler - Russ Goodman - Sam Watson - Shawn Still text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1004/2025 upstream_id: 2136832 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - maternal health - reproductive health care - IVF access - legislative commendation --- # SR 1004. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 1004 By: Senators Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Anavitarte of the 31st, Cowsert of the 46th, Walker III of the 20th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) was founded in 1951, and for 75 years, it has advanced the health and well-being of patients through excellence in clinical practice, education, advocacy, and research; and WHEREAS, ACOG represents more than 62,000 health care professionals nationwide, including 1,727 members in Georgia, who provide essential obstetric and gynecologic care to patients across the state; and WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, ACOG works to create a stronger, more sustainable practice environment for obstetrician-gynecologists and their patients; and WHEREAS, the 75th anniversary of ACOG offers an opportunity to recognize its historic contributions and reaffirm our commitment to advancing the health of patients in Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists upon the grand occasion of its 75th anniversary and commend its members for their dedication to improving the health of patients in the State of Georgia and beyond. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-23) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-23) - Sponsors: Ben Watson, Kay Kirkpatrick, Jason Anavitarte, Bill Cowsert, Larry Walker, Randy Robertson, Chuck Payne, Drew Echols, Steve Gooch, Chuck Hufstetler, Russ Goodman, Sam Watson, Shawn Still - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74318 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1004.md?full=1