--- title: SR 855. Georgia Academy of Audiology; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr855 cite_as: SR 855, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr855 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr855.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr855/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73622 date: 2026-02-26 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr854.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr856.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr855.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 855 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-26 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Ricky Williams - Larry Walker - Randy Robertson - Shawn Still - John Albers - Max Burns - Bo Hatchett - Chuck Hufstetler - Steven McNeel - Chuck Payne - Bill Cowsert - Mike Hodges - Marty Harbin - Timothy Bearden - Jason T. Dickerson - Sam Watson - Brian Strickland - Lee Anderson text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR855/2025 upstream_id: 2124811 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - audiology - hearing health - Georgia Senate resolution - healthcare recognition --- # SR 855. Georgia Academy of Audiology; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 855 By: Senators Williams of the 25th, Walker III of the 20th, Robertson of the 29th, Still of the 48th, Albers of the 56th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Georgia Academy of Audiology; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia Academy of Audiology is an association composed of audiologists who live and practice in all areas of Georgia; and WHEREAS, annually, many Georgians are impacted by hearing loss and balance disorders; and WHEREAS, licensed audiologists work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals as well as on their own to provide evaluation and treatment options for hearing and balance disorders; and WHEREAS, these audiologists hold doctorates from accredited universities with specialized training programs to help with the identification, assessment, and treatment of hearing loss and balance disorders; and WHEREAS, Georgia audiologists dedicate countless hours to educating citizens about prevention efforts; and WHEREAS, these professionals work in a variety of practice settings, including private practices, hospitals, clinics, physician offices, pre-K-12 schools, research institutions, and government and military institutions; and WHEREAS, many of the members of the Georgia Academy of Audiology are also members of the American Academy of Audiology, which works closely with the Academy of Doctors of Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this organization and its members be appropriately recognized for their contributions in providing healthcare in our state, including their leadership on healthcare policy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Academy of Audiology for its years of efficient, effective, and dedicated public service to the citizens of this state and extend their most sincere best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Academy of Audiology. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Academy of Audiology for its members' work treating hearing and balance disorders across the state. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It praises the Georgia Academy of Audiology, an association of audiologists practicing throughout Georgia, for its work diagnosing and treating hearing loss and balance disorders and for educating the public on prevention. The resolution notes that these audiologists hold doctorates and specialized training, work in settings ranging from private practices and hospitals to schools and military institutions, and often belong to national professional groups as well. The Senate resolves to commend the organization for its service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the group. It creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties. ### What it does - Formally commends the Georgia Academy of Audiology for its members' service to Georgians affected by hearing loss and balance disorders. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Academy. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or program; it is a symbolic honor with no regulatory effect. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the Georgia Academy of Audiology and its member audiologists, who work in private practices, hospitals, clinics, physician offices, pre-K-12 schools, research institutions, and government or military settings across Georgia. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it does not change licensing rules, funding, or healthcare policy for audiologists. Its practical significance is limited to public recognition of the organization's work and its distribution as a formal keepsake. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the Georgia Academy of Audiology's membership, training, and range of practice settings across Georgia. - The resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend the Academy for its public service to Georgia citizens. - A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to the Academy for distribution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-26) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-26) - Sponsors: Ricky Williams, Larry Walker, Randy Robertson, Shawn Still, John Albers, Max Burns, Bo Hatchett, Chuck Hufstetler, Steven McNeel, Chuck Payne, Bill Cowsert, Mike Hodges, Marty Harbin, Timothy Bearden, Jason T. Dickerson, Sam Watson, Brian Strickland, Lee Anderson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73622 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr855.md?full=1