HR1188: HR1188 Physician's Day at the state capitol; 02/04/26; saluting the physicians of Georgia; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives sets aside February 4, 2026 as Physician's Day at the state capitol. It praises the ethical role of physicians, cites that Georgia had 27,750 physicians as of 2023, and credits the legislature with fostering a strong practice environment for patients and doctors. The resolution also recognizes the Medical Association of Georgia and numerous specialty societies, such as groups representing anesthesiologists, ophthalmologists, radiologists, orthopedists, pediatricians, and others, for their contributions. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. The resolution does not change any Georgia law.

• Designates February 4, 2026 as Physician's Day at the state capitol in honor of Georgia's physicians.
• Recognizes the Medical Association of Georgia and a list of specialty medical societies for their contributions to the state.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
• Contains no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or regulations; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a law.

Physicians practicing in Georgia and the medical associations named in the resolution, including the Medical Association of Georgia and various specialty societies, are recognized. The resolution has no binding effect on patients, hospitals, or other groups.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not create new rights, funding, or requirements. Its main effect is a public, formal acknowledgment of physicians' role in Georgia, marked by a designated day at the capitol.

• The whereas clauses describe the ethical basis of the physician patient relationship and cite that Georgia had 27,750 physicians as of 2023.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes February 4, 2026 as Physician's Day at the state capitol and salutes Georgia's physicians.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
• Lists numerous specialty medical societies and organizations recognized for their contributions, including the Medical Association of Georgia and specialty groups for anesthesiology, ophthalmology, radiology, orthopedics, and others.

1. 2026-02-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-02House Hopper (House)

• Mark Newton (R, HD-127)Primary sponsor
• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
• Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)
• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)

• physicians
• healthcare recognition
• state capitol ceremonies
• medical associations