HR1123: HR1123 Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol; 02/11/26; commending the marriage and family therapists of Georgia; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It praises licensed marriage and family therapists for their training, clinical work, and contributions to families and communities across Georgia, including rural and underserved areas. The resolution formally recognizes February 11, 2026, as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. The resolution does not create any new requirements, funding, or licensing rules; it is an honorary recognition.

• Commends licensed marriage and family therapists in Georgia for their clinical work and contributions to families and communities.
• Designates February 11, 2026, as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or licensing requirements, functioning solely as a ceremonial statement by the House.

Licensed marriage and family therapists in Georgia and their professional association, the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, are the direct subjects of this honorary resolution. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it does not change licensing rules, funding, or therapy practice standards. Its main effect is a symbolic recognition that highlights the profession's role in mental health care during an event at the Georgia Capitol.

• The whereas clauses describe marriage and family therapy as one of five mental health professions licensed in Georgia, overseen by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend licensed marriage and family therapists for their contributions to mental, relational, and community health.
• The resolution recognizes February 11, 2026, as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol.
• A further resolved clause instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

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

• Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)Primary sponsor
• Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
• Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
• Rob Leverett (R, HD-123)
• Stacey Evans (D, HD-057)

• marriage and family therapy
• mental health
• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Capitol