Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 289: Georgia Caregivers Day; recognize February 28, 2025
Last action February 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution designates February 28, 2025 as Georgia Caregivers Day, honoring professional and family caregivers who help aging and disabled Georgians remain in their homes.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Enrolled version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes February 28, 2025 as Georgia Caregivers Day, aligning with National Caregivers Day, which began in 2015. The resolution highlights the roles of both professional caregivers and unpaid family caregivers in helping people who are aging or living with disabilities stay independent in their own homes. The text notes the size and importance of the caregiving workforce nationally, points to the growth of the home care industry, and credits caregivers for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press, but it does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or programs.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes February 28, 2025 as Georgia Caregivers Day through a Senate resolution.
- Expresses the Senate's gratitude to professional and family caregivers for their work caring for clients and families.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new legal obligations, funding, or programs, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a law.
Who it affects
The resolution speaks to professional home caregivers, family caregivers, the aging and disabled Georgians they assist, and organizations like the Home Care Association Georgia Chapter. It does not impose duties on any of these groups since it carries no legal force.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a binding law, it does not change funding, licensing, or workplace rules for caregivers. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition, giving public acknowledgment to the work of caregivers rather than altering their day-to-day circumstances.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes February 28, 2025 as Georgia Caregivers Day and thanks caregivers for their commitment to clients and families.
- A further resolved clause authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.
- The whereas clauses describe background facts, such as the estimated 4.6 million professional and 44 million family caregivers nationally, without creating any legal requirement.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 28, 2025, as Georgia Caregivers Day and express their gratitude to caregivers for their unwavering commitment to the care of their clients and families.”
“home care workers allow families to stay together at home safely and with dignity as they age”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
Topics
- caregivers
- home care
- disability services
- senior care
- commemorative resolutions