Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 264: Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; recognize February 28, 2025
Last action February 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution commends Georgia's emergency medical services professionals and recognizes February 28, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It honors the more than 26,000 licensed emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in Georgia, noting that the state's EMS system is in its 49th year and that these workers respond to nearly one million calls annually. The resolution formally designates February 28, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the chairman of the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association and the director of the state's Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma. The resolution creates no new requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Commends Georgia's emergency medical services professionals for their service and courage.
- Designates February 28, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the chairman of the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association and the director of the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma.
Who it affects
Georgia's licensed emergency medical services personnel, who number more than 26,000, along with the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association and the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma within the Department of Public Health.
Why it matters
The resolution has symbolic rather than legal effect. It publicly recognizes EMS workers' role in responding to nearly one million calls a year in Georgia, but it does not change any law, create funding, or impose new duties on any agency or individual.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses state that Georgia's EMS system is in its 49th year and that EMS personnel handle almost one million calls annually.
- The resolved clause commends EMS professionals and designates February 28, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to named leaders of the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association and the state's Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia for their outstanding and courageous service to this state”
“there are more than 26,000 licensed emergency medical services personnel who provide the essential life-saving services associated with out-of-hospital emergency medical care”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Albers (R, SD-56)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-29)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-1)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-52)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
Topics
- emergency medical services
- EMS Recognition Day
- public health
- Georgia Senate resolution