SR 641: Doula Day; recognize January 29, 2026

This resolution does not change Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing January 29, 2026, as Doula Day at the state capitol. The resolution's preamble describes the role doulas play in supporting mothers and babies in Georgia, particularly in communities facing higher rates of maternal health disparities, including Black mothers and infants, families with disabilities, and areas with limited access to maternity care. It cites research on improved birth outcomes and mentions Georgia-based doula organizations such as the Bellies to Babies Foundation. The operative part of the resolution simply has the Senate recognize the day and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.

• Formally has the Georgia Senate recognize January 29, 2026, as Doula Day at the capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, requirement, or program; it is a symbolic statement only.

Doulas and birth workers in Georgia, maternal health organizations such as the Bellies to Babies Foundation, and families who use doula support are named in the resolution. The Secretary of the Senate is tasked with distributing copies.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of doulas' role in maternal health, which may raise awareness but carries no legal or financial consequences.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe doulas' role in addressing maternal health disparities and cite research on improved birth outcomes.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes January 29, 2026, as Doula Day at the capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.

1. 2026-01-29Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-28Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)Primary sponsor
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)

• maternal health
• doulas
• ceremonial resolution
• women's health