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title: SR 110. American Heart Month; recognize February 2025
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cite_as: SR 110, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2025-02-04
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bill_number: SR 110
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: Senate
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-02-04
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Sonya Halpern
  - Elena Parent
  - Harold Jones
  - Randal Mangham
  - Jason Esteves
  - Nikki Merritt
  - Josh McLaurin
  - Ed Harbison
  - Nan Orrock
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topic_tags:
  - American Heart Month
  - cardiovascular disease
  - CPR education
  - public health awareness
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# SR 110. American Heart Month; recognize February 2025

## Text

Senate Resolution 110
By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Parent of the 44th, Jones II of the 22nd, Mangham of the
55th, Esteves of the 35th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of death and
disability and supporting the recognition of February 2025 as American Heart Month; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, more than 350,000 people experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital each
year, with approximately 70 percent occurring at home and only about one in ten surviving;
and
WHEREAS, more than 23,000 children under the age of 18 experience cardiac arrest outside
of a hospital each year in the United States, with nearly 40 percent of these cases being
sports-related; and
WHEREAS, CPR, especially when performed immediately, can double or triple a person's
chance of survival, yet only about 46 percent of people who experience cardiac arrest receive
CPR from bystanders while waiting for emergency responders to arrive; and
WHEREAS, effective solutions to improve survival rates include increased awareness and
education, implementation of cardiac emergency response plans, widespread CPR education,
and training in the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs); and
WHEREAS, knowing how to properly perform CPR has encouraged more people to act
when faced with a cardiac emergency, and to save more lives from cardiac arrest outside of
a hospital, we must increase the number of people who respond to cardiac arrest by calling
911, delivering high-quality CPR, and using an AED as soon as it is available; and
WHEREAS, the American Heart Association has set a goal of doubling survival rates from
cardiac arrest by 2030 by empowering bystanders to become lifesavers and ensuring that
everyone, everywhere is prepared to become a vital link in the chain of survival and provide
CPR in response to a cardiac emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of death and
disability, 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the
press.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 2025 as American Heart Month and encourages Georgians to learn CPR to help save lives from cardiac arrest.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-04)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-04)
- Sponsors: Sonya Halpern, Elena Parent, Harold Jones, Randal Mangham, Jason Esteves, Nikki Merritt, Josh McLaurin, Ed Harbison, Nan Orrock
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69823

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