SR609: SR609 Physician Anesthesiologists Week; recognize January 25-31

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes January 25-31, 2026 as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in Georgia, praising physician anesthesiologists for their training and their role in keeping patients safe during surgery, labor, and chronic pain treatment. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, the public, and the press. It does not create any new requirements, funding, or penalties; it simply expresses the Senate's recognition and appreciation.

• Formally designates January 25-31, 2026 as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in Georgia through a Senate resolution.
• Commends physician anesthesiologists for their role in patient safety before, during, and after surgery and in pain management.
• 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 laws, funding, or legal requirements; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

The resolution directly names physician anesthesiologists in Georgia and the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, who receive the recognition and distributed copies. It has no legal effect on patients, hospitals, or other groups beyond the honorary designation.

Because this is a resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia law, it has no binding effect on hospitals, insurers, or medical practice. Its main real-world consequence is public and professional recognition of physician anesthesiologists during the designated week.

• The resolving clause recognizes January 25-31, 2026 as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in Georgia and commends physician anesthesiologists statewide.
• A further resolution clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies to the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, the public, and the press.
• The preamble (whereas clauses) describes physician anesthesiologists' training, typically 12 to 14 years of education and 12,000 to 16,000 hours of training, and their role in the Anesthesia Care Team model.

1. 2026-01-28Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
2. 2026-01-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)Primary sponsor
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)

• physician anesthesiologists
• health care recognition
• Georgia Senate resolutions
• patient safety