Georgia CommonsSR 152: Georgia Academy of Audiology; recognize
Last action February 11, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes the Georgia Academy of Audiology for its work supporting audiologists and hearing health across the state, with no changes to Georgia law.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes rights or requirements. It commends the Georgia Academy of Audiology, a nonprofit that supports Georgia-licensed audiologists through advocacy, continuing education, networking, and public awareness about hearing health. The resolution notes that hearing loss affects millions of Americans and a growing number of Georgians, and describes audiologists as doctoral-level professionals who diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders in settings ranging from hospitals to schools. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization. It does not create funding, penalties, or new rules.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Academy of Audiology for its service to Georgians.
- States the Senate's support and best wishes for the organization but creates no new legal requirements.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
Who it affects
The Georgia Academy of Audiology and its members, who are Georgia-licensed audiologists, are directly named. The resolution also touches Georgians with hearing loss or balance disorders, since it describes the healthcare services audiologists provide to them.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than practical effect. It does not change licensing rules, funding, or healthcare policy for audiologists or patients, but it publicly acknowledges the profession's role in treating hearing and balance disorders in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The preamble ('whereas' clauses) describes the scope of hearing loss nationally and in Georgia and the role of licensed audiologists.
- The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Academy of Audiology for its public service.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Academy of Audiology for its years of efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the citizens of this state”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
Topics
- audiology
- hearing health
- Georgia Senate resolution
- healthcare professionals