Georgia CommonsSR 705: Georgia Community Service Boards; commend
Last action February 5, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution commends Georgia's 22 Community Service Boards for providing mental health, developmental disability, and addiction treatment services across the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Community Service Boards (CSBs), public entities created under O.C.G.A. § 37-2-6 that deliver mental health, intellectual and developmental disability, and addiction treatment services in communities across Georgia. The resolution notes there are 22 CSBs statewide, appointed by county governing authorities, that serve as part of Georgia's public safety net for people with limited insurance or means to pay, as well as those on Medicaid. It cites statistics on the scale of need, including nearly two million Georgians affected by mental illness or addiction in the past year. The Senate directs that copies of the resolution be distributed to the CSBs and the Georgia Association of Community Service Boards.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Georgia's 22 Community Service Boards for their work providing behavioral health and developmental disability services.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the CSBs and the Georgia Association of Community Service Boards.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any statute; it takes no regulatory or funding action.
Who it affects
Georgia's 22 Community Service Boards and their staff, the Georgia Association of Community Service Boards, and the people they serve, including those with mental illness, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or addictive diseases who have limited insurance or income.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or funding effect, it publicly recognizes organizations that serve as a safety net for vulnerable Georgians, potentially raising awareness of behavioral health and developmental disability services available statewide.
Key provisions
- States that Community Service Boards were created under O.C.G.A. § 37-2-6 as public corporations serving people with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases.
- Notes there are 22 CSBs statewide with boards appointed by county governing authorities.
- Cites data on the scale of need, including nearly two million Georgians affected by mental illness or addiction and more than 145,000 adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Resolves that the Senate commends the CSBs for their contributions to Georgia citizens.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the CSBs and their statewide association.
From the bill
“CSBs serve eligible persons with serious mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or addictive diseases who have no insurance or have limited means to pay for treatment”
“the members of this body commend Georgia's Community Service Boards for their many outstanding contributions on behalf of the citizens of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
Topics
- mental health services
- developmental disabilities
- addiction treatment
- community service boards
- public safety net