Georgia CommonsSR 110: American Heart Month; recognize February 2025
Last action February 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 2025 as American Heart Month and encourages Georgians to learn CPR to help save lives from cardiac arrest.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It highlights cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death and disability worldwide and points to statistics on cardiac arrest, including how many people experience it outside hospitals and how few receive bystander CPR. The resolution formally supports recognizing February 2025 as American Heart Month and encourages Georgia citizens to join what it calls the 'Nation of Lifesavers' by learning CPR. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press. It does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes cardiovascular disease as a leading cause of death and disability.
- Expresses Senate support for designating February 2025 as American Heart Month.
- Encourages Georgia citizens to learn CPR and become part of the 'Nation of Lifesavers' campaign.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly addresses the general public in Georgia, encouraging citizens to learn CPR. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal force or funding, it publicly highlights the importance of CPR training and awareness of cardiac arrest, potentially encouraging more Georgians to learn lifesaving skills that could improve survival rates during cardiac emergencies.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses cite statistics on cardiac arrest survival rates and the impact of bystander CPR.
- The resolved clause formally supports recognizing February 2025 as American Heart Month.
- The resolution encourages citizens to learn CPR and join the 'Nation of Lifesavers' initiative.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.
From the bill
“knowing how to properly perform CPR has encouraged more people to act when faced with a cardiac emergency”
“support the recognition of February 2025 as American Heart Month, and encourage the citizens of Georgia to join the Nation of Lifesavers™ by learning CPR”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
Topics
- American Heart Month
- cardiovascular disease
- CPR education
- public health awareness