HR1142: HR1142 Doula Day at the state capitol; January 29, 2026; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes January 29, 2026 as Doula Day at the state capitol and highlights the work of doulas, who are non-clinical support people who assist laboring, birthing, and postpartum individuals to improve health outcomes. The resolution describes the history of birth support in Georgia and names specific doulas and doula service organizations for their work in the state. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. It does not create any new program, funding, or legal requirement.

• Formally recognizes January 29, 2026, as Doula Day at the state capitol through a House resolution.
• Names specific individual doulas and doula service agencies operating in Georgia for recognition.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Creates no new legal requirement, funding, or regulatory change since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending state law.

The resolution names and honors specific Georgia doulas and doula service agencies. More broadly it touches pregnant, laboring, and postpartum individuals and families who use doula support, since it highlights their role in maternal and child health.

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 and their work, which may raise awareness of doula services in the state.

• The resolving clause recognizes January 29, 2026, as Doula Day at the state capitol.
• The preamble describes doulas as non-clinical support providers who help improve outcomes for laboring, birthing, and postpartum individuals.
• The resolution lists specific named doulas and doula service agencies operating in Georgia.
• A closing clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-28House Hopper (House)

• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)Primary sponsor
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)

• doulas
• maternal health
• childbirth support
• state capitol recognition