SR641: SR641 Doula Day; recognize January 29, 2026

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing January 29, 2026 as Doula Day at the capitol. The resolution's preamble describes the role doulas play in maternal and infant health, noting research that links doula support to better birth outcomes, fewer unnecessary medical interventions, and greater patient satisfaction. It also references Georgia-based doula training and service organizations, such as the Bellies to Babies Foundation, and their work addressing maternal health disparities, provider shortages, and rural maternity care gaps. The resolution's only operative actions are naming the day and directing the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press. It does not create funding, new programs, or legal requirements.

• Formally designates January 29, 2026 as Doula Day at the Georgia Capitol through a Senate resolution.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• States the Senate's recognition of doulas' contributions to maternal and infant health outcomes in Georgia, without creating any new legal requirement or funding.

Doulas and birth workers in Georgia, maternal health organizations such as the Bellies to Babies Foundation, and families who use doula services are named in the resolution's text, though it creates no legal obligations for any of them.

Because the resolution is purely ceremonial, it does not change funding, licensing, or any legal rules affecting doulas or maternal health care in Georgia. Its main effect is a public, symbolic acknowledgment at the capitol of doulas' role in maternal and infant health.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe doulas' role in addressing maternal health disparities affecting Black mothers, families with disabilities, and underserved communities.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes January 29, 2026 as Doula Day at the capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-01-29Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-28Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)Primary sponsor
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)

• maternal health
• doulas
• women's health
• Georgia Senate resolutions