HR1411: HR1411 Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association, a professional group that supports speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech and hearing scientists across the state. The resolution describes the communication, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders many Georgians face and notes that association members provide screenings, evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment in settings ranging from hospitals and nursing homes to schools and private practices, including through Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and Babies Can't Wait. The House formally commends the association for its past, present, and future work, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association for its work on behalf of its members and the public.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.

The Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association and its members, including speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech and hearing scientists, along with the patients they serve through hospitals, schools, clinics, and programs like Medicaid and Babies Can't Wait.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives formal recognition from the Georgia House to a professional group and the health care and educational services its members provide, but it does not change any law, funding, or licensing requirement affecting these professions.

• The whereas clauses describe the association's mission and the communication, hearing, and swallowing disorders its members help address.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives officially recognize and commend the association for its past, present, and future work.
• A further resolved clause instructs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the association.

1. 2026-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)Primary sponsor
• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
• Emory Dunahoo (R, HD-031)
• Derrick McCollum (R, HD-030)
• Soo Hong (R, HD-103)

• speech-language pathology
• audiology
• health care professionals
• legislative commendation