HR1378: HR1378 Donor Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2026; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives marking February 20, 2026 as Donor Day at the state capitol. The text notes that nearly 2,600 Georgians donated organs, eyes, or tissue in 2025, including 229 living kidney donors, and that about 3,300 Georgians are currently waiting for a transplant. The resolution commends the individuals and families who make donation possible and praises the member organizations of Donate Life Georgia, including LifeLink of Georgia, for their work educating the public and coordinating donations with hospitals. It directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to LifeLink of Georgia as a formal record of recognition.

• Formally designates February 20, 2026 as Donor Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends individuals and families who have donated organs, eyes, or tissue, including living kidney donors.
• Praises Donate Life Georgia member organizations and LifeLink of Georgia for their donor education and coordination work.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to LifeLink of Georgia.

The resolution recognizes organ, eye, and tissue donors and their families, transplant recipients, and Georgians currently on transplant waiting lists. It also honors Donate Life Georgia and LifeLink of Georgia, the organizations that coordinate donation and transplant efforts in the state.

While the resolution creates no new legal requirements, it publicly highlights organ donation statistics and the roughly 3,300 Georgians awaiting transplants, and gives official recognition to the individuals and organizations involved in donation and transplant work.

• The whereas clauses cite that nearly 2,600 Georgians donated organs, eyes, or tissue in 2025, including 229 living kidney donors.
• The whereas clauses state that nearly 3,300 Georgians are currently awaiting an organ transplant.
• The resolving clause has the House commend donors, their families, and Donate Life Georgia member organizations.
• The resolving clause formally recognizes February 20, 2026 as Donor Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to LifeLink of Georgia.

1. 2026-02-17House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-17House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-17House Hopper (House)

• Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)Primary sponsor
• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
• Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
• Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)

• organ donation
• public health awareness
• state capitol recognition
• Donate Life Georgia