SR652: SR652 Physician's Day; recognize February 4, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It states that the practice of medicine is a moral activity built on trust between patients and physicians, and it notes that as of 2023 there were 27,750 physicians practicing in Georgia. The resolution formally designates February 4, 2026, as Physician's Day at the state capitol and recognizes the Medical Association of Georgia along with numerous specialty societies, such as groups representing anesthesiologists, ophthalmologists, radiologists, pediatricians, and emergency physicians, for their contributions. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press. It does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.

• Designates February 4, 2026, as Physician's Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Formally recognizes and salutes physicians practicing in Georgia through a Senate resolution.
• Names the Medical Association of Georgia and numerous specialty medical societies for their contributions to the state.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution touches Georgia's physicians generally, the Medical Association of Georgia, and various named specialty medical societies covering fields such as anesthesiology, ophthalmology, radiology, pediatrics, dermatology, cardiology, and emergency medicine.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition of Georgia physicians and medical organizations on a designated day at the capitol.

• Whereas clauses describe the ethical basis of the physician-patient relationship and cite 27,750 physicians in Georgia as of 2023.
• The resolved clause designates February 4, 2026, as Physician's Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.
• Lists the Medical Association of Georgia and multiple specialty societies recognized for their contributions.

1. 2026-02-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-29Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)Primary sponsor
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)

• physicians
• health care
• ceremonial resolution
• medical associations