HR1407: HR1407 Community Health Centers Day; February 18, 2026; commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes February 18, 2026 as Community Health Centers Day in Georgia and praises the Georgia Primary Care Association, the state organization representing Federally Qualified Health Centers. The resolution describes the reach of Community Health Centers in Georgia, including care for nearly 750,000 people across 145 counties, their economic contribution of more than $1.6 billion a year, and their role in reducing costly emergency room visits and hospitalizations. It directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Primary Care Association as a formal show of recognition.

• Formally designates February 18, 2026 as Community Health Centers Day in Georgia.
• Commends the Georgia Primary Care Association for its role in expanding Community Health Centers in underserved areas.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Primary Care Association.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Primary Care Association and Georgia's Community Health Centers, which serve Medicaid recipients, uninsured and underinsured residents, and other vulnerable populations across 145 counties in the state.

Because this is a commendatory resolution, it does not change any law, funding level, or program. Its practical effect is public recognition of Community Health Centers' role in Georgia's health care system, delivered as an official statement from the House.

• The whereas clauses describe Community Health Centers' reach, serving nearly 750,000 Georgians including over 193,000 Medicaid recipients and 192,000 uninsured residents.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes February 18, 2026 as Community Health Centers Day and commends the Georgia Primary Care Association.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Primary Care Association.

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

• Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)Primary sponsor
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)
• Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)

• community health centers
• health care access
• Medicaid
• public health