Georgia CommonsSR 692: Trauma Awareness Day; recognize February 24, 2026
Last action February 5, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 24, 2026 as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol, commending trauma professionals and the Georgia Trauma Commission and Foundation.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing February 24, 2026 as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol. The resolution commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation for their work in treating and preventing physical trauma, which the resolution notes is a leading cause of death, especially for people under 45. The resolution's stated purposes are to raise public awareness about physical trauma, promote prevention and safety measures such as road safety and workplace safety programs, support trauma care and rehabilitation services, and honor medical professionals, community organizations, and volunteers involved in trauma response. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Designates February 24, 2026 as Trauma Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation for their work.
- States an intent to raise awareness about physical trauma and promote prevention and safety measures.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution names Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation as the groups being commended. It also references community organizations and volunteers who support trauma survivors and prevention efforts.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal force and creates no new programs, funding, or requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: it publicly acknowledges the work of trauma care providers and prevention advocates and sets aside a day to raise public awareness about physical trauma in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause recognizes February 24, 2026, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol.
- The resolution commends the Georgia Trauma Commission and the Georgia Trauma Foundation by name.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“recognize February 24, 2026, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol to raise awareness about physical trauma, promote prevention and safety measures, support trauma care and rehabilitation services”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
Topics
- trauma awareness
- public health
- Georgia Trauma Commission
- ceremonial resolutions