HR1296: HR1296 Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol; February 24, 2026; Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes any statute. It states that trauma, meaning serious physical injury from accidents, violence, or disasters, is a leading cause of death nationally, especially for people under 45, and that trauma centers, trained medical staff, and prevention programs are important for treatment and recovery. The resolution formally commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation, and it designates February 24, 2026, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press. It does not create funding, programs, or legal requirements.

• Formally commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation for their work.
• Designates February 24, 2026, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol to raise public awareness about physical trauma.
• States the day is meant to promote prevention and safety measures and support trauma care and rehabilitation services.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
• Does not create any new funding, program, agency requirement, or change to Georgia law.

The resolution names Georgia's trauma care professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation as the groups being honored. It also references community organizations and volunteers who support trauma survivors and safety efforts, though it imposes no obligations on any of them.

Because this is a commemorative resolution, it does not change any law, spend any money, or create new requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to trauma professionals and organizations and sets aside a day to raise public awareness about trauma prevention and care.

• The whereas clauses describe trauma as a leading cause of death nationally and highlight the roles of trauma centers, prevention programs, and rehabilitation services.
• The resolving clause commends the Georgia Trauma Commission, the Georgia Trauma Foundation, and Georgia's trauma professionals.
• The resolving clause designates February 24, 2026, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

1. 2026-02-09House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-09House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-09House Hopper (House)

• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)Primary sponsor
• Tim Fleming (R, HD-114)
• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
• Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)
• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)

• trauma care
• public health awareness
• Georgia Trauma Commission
• state capitol recognitions
• emergency medical services