Georgia CommonsSR 609: Physician Anesthesiologists Week; recognize January 25-31
Last action January 28, 2026 · Senate Read and Referred
A Georgia Senate resolution would designate January 25-31, 2026 as Physician Anesthesiologists Week, honoring physician anesthesiologists across the state for their role in patient care.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes rights or duties. It recognizes January 25-31, 2026 as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in Georgia, citing the extensive training physician anesthesiologists undergo and their role in surgery, pain management, and patient safety. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of it to the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, the public, and the press. It does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a formal statement of recognition and appreciation passed by the Senate.
What the bill does
- Designates January 25-31, 2026 as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in Georgia through a Senate resolution.
- Commends physician anesthesiologists for their role in patient safety during and after surgery and in pain medicine.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, the public, and the press.
- Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or penalties, functioning purely as a symbolic recognition.
Who it affects
Physician anesthesiologists practicing in Georgia and the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, which will receive copies of the resolution. The general public and press are also named as recipients, though the resolution imposes no obligations on them.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical impact is symbolic: it publicly acknowledges the training and responsibilities of physician anesthesiologists and formally distributes that recognition to their professional association and the press.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes January 25-31, 2026 as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in Georgia and commends physician anesthesiologists for their work.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, the public, and the press.
- Several 'whereas' clauses describe physician anesthesiologists' training (12 to 14 years of education and 12,000 to 16,000 hours of training) and their role in the Anesthesia Care Team model.
From the bill
“physician anesthesiologists are responsible for patient safety before, during, and after surgery, as well as in pain medicine with the expert ability to lead and navigate all vital moments of care”
“the Anesthesia Care Team model, led by physician anesthesiologists, is widely recognized as the gold standard of care used in all the nation's top hospitals to protect patients”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
Topics
- physician anesthesiologists
- ceremonial resolution
- healthcare recognition
- Georgia Senate