Georgia CommonsSR 589: Marriage and Family Therapy Day; recognize February 11, 2026
Last action January 27, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 11, 2026 as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol, commending the state's licensed marriage and family therapists for their work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any rights or requirements. It commends licensed marriage and family therapists in Georgia for their training, ethical standards, and contributions to mental health care, and it designates February 11, 2026 as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol. The resolution describes marriage and family therapy as one of five licensed mental health professions in Georgia, overseen by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. It does not create new rules, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Recognizes February 11, 2026 as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol in Georgia.
- Formally commends licensed marriage and family therapists in Georgia for their clinical training and community contributions.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a law.
Who it affects
Licensed marriage and family therapists in Georgia and the professional association that represents them, the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, are the direct subjects of this commendation. The resolution has no regulatory effect on other groups.
Why it matters
The resolution does not change any law, licensing rule, or funding for mental health services in Georgia. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives marriage and family therapists formal recognition from the Senate and a designated day to gather at the Capitol.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause commends licensed marriage and family therapists for their contributions to mental, relational, and community health in Georgia.
- The resolving clause designates February 11, 2026 as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
From the bill
“marriage and family therapy is one of the five essential mental health professions licensed in Georgia, requiring graduate education, multiple years of supervised clinical training, and adherence to rigorous professional and ethical standards”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
Topics
- marriage and family therapy
- mental health
- Georgia Senate resolution
- professional licensing