--- title: SR 516. Georgia's Working Women; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr516 cite_as: SR 516, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr516 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr516.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr516/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71888 date: 2025-04-02 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr515.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr517.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr516.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 516 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-04-02 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Nabilah Islam Parkes - RaShaun Kemp - Kenya Wicks - Tonya Anderson - Randal Mangham - Michael Rhett - Donzella James - Freddie Sims - Sheikh Rahman - Ed Harbison - Josh McLaurin - Nan Orrock - Gail Davenport - Sally Harrell - Harold Jones - Elena Parent - Kim Jackson - Nikki Merritt - Emanuel Jones - Derek Mallow - David Lucas - Sonya Halpern - Jason Esteves text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR516/2025 upstream_id: 2017661 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - working women - paid leave - childcare access - women's economic security - Georgia workforce --- # SR 516. Georgia's Working Women; recognize ## Text 25 LC 129 0361 Senate Resolution 516 By: Senators Islam Parkes of the 7th, Kemp of the 38th, Wicks of the 34th, Anderson of the 43rd, Mangham of the 55th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Georgia's working women for their co ntributions toward1 building strong families and supporting the Georgia Economy; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Georgia strives to remain the number one state to do business, and economic3 security is an important concern for women, their children, their partners, and for the health4 of Georgia's communities and economy; and 5 WHEREAS, women comprise more than half of Georgia's adult popul ation and are the6 primary or co-breadwinners in more than half of all Georgia hou seholds with children,7 making up over 65 percent of the low-wage, essential worker workforce; and8 WHEREAS, research has shown that policy solutions such as salary transparency, increased9 paid sick days and paid leave, accessible and affordable childc are, stable housing and10 workplace protections have a positive impact on women and families, and would boast the11 Georgia economy by as much as $4.4 billion; and12 WHEREAS, access to healthy foods, clean air and water, public transportation, affordable13 and safe housing, and equitable utility services are all integral to a working woman and her14 family's health and financial stability; and15 S. R. 516 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0361 WHEREAS, protections for pregnant women at work ensures that women remain an integral16 part of the workforce, have healthy pregnancies and deliveries, and strengthens Georgia17 families; and18 WHEREAS, Georgia currently has the third highest uninsured rate in the country, affordable19 and accessible healthcare equates to a stronger and healthier workforce; and20 WHEREAS, 60 percent of all Georgians cannot access the unpaid Family Medical Leave Act21 due to eligibility or being unable to afford to take leave without pay; implementing policies22 such as paid leave increases women's labor force participation rate.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24 support legislation that would provide the economic support and security that women, their25 families, and the Georgia economy need.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the28 press.29 S. R. 516 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes the contributions of the state's working women to their families and the Georgia economy, and voices support for future legislation on economic security for women. ### Plain-language summary This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing working women's role in supporting families and the state economy, citing statistics about women's share of the workforce, uninsured rates, and access to paid leave. The resolution's whereas clauses describe research findings on issues such as salary transparency, paid sick days, paid leave, childcare access, housing, and workplace protections for pregnant women. It concludes with the Senate resolving that its members support future legislation providing economic support and security for women, their families, and the Georgia economy, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Georgia's working women for contributions to families and the state economy. - States the Senate's support for future legislation that would provide economic support and security to women and families. - Cites statistics on women's share of the workforce, uninsured rates, and access to paid family leave as background. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution. - Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a resolution rather than a bill that amends Georgia law. ### Who it affects The resolution speaks broadly about working women in Georgia, their children and partners, low-wage and essential workers, and pregnant employees. It does not impose obligations on any employer, agency, or individual since it creates no binding law. ### Why it matters Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights or obligations directly. Its practical effect is to place the Senate on record supporting future policies like paid leave and childcare access, which could shape later legislation affecting Georgia workers and families. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe women's role in Georgia's workforce, noting they make up over 65 percent of the low-wage, essential worker workforce. - The resolution notes Georgia has the third highest uninsured rate in the country and that many Georgians cannot afford unpaid leave under the Family Medical Leave Act. - The Senate resolves that its members support legislation providing economic support and security for women, their families, and the Georgia economy. - The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-04-02) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-04-02) - Sponsors: Nabilah Islam Parkes, RaShaun Kemp, Kenya Wicks, Tonya Anderson, Randal Mangham, Michael Rhett, Donzella James, Freddie Sims, Sheikh Rahman, Ed Harbison, Josh McLaurin, Nan Orrock, Gail Davenport, Sally Harrell, Harold Jones, Elena Parent, Kim Jackson, Nikki Merritt, Emanuel Jones, Derek Mallow, David Lucas, Sonya Halpern, Jason Esteves - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71888 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr516.md?full=1