HR1471: HR1471 Fertility Awareness Week; July 27-Aug 2, 2026; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes July 27-Aug 2, 2026, as Fertility Awareness Week in the state of Georgia. The text describes infertility as a common condition, citing figures that about 1 in 6 people experience it during their lifetime, and notes that it affects Black women and people with disabilities at higher rates. It also references HB 428, passed in 2025, which confirmed that Georgia law does not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF). The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies for distribution to the public and the press. It is a symbolic statement by the House of Representatives rather than a binding legal requirement, and it creates no new programs, funding, or penalties.

• Formally recognizes July 27-Aug 2, 2026, as Fertility Awareness Week through a House resolution.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a statement of recognition rather than a change to Georgia law.
• References Georgia's 2025 law (HB 428) confirming that IVF is legal in the state.

The resolution mainly affects the House of Representatives and its Clerk, who must distribute copies. It also speaks to Georgians experiencing infertility, including women, people with disabilities, and Black women, whom the text says face higher rates of the condition.

While the resolution does not alter any law, it puts the House of Representatives on record acknowledging infertility as a widespread health issue and highlighting fertility treatments like IVF, which may raise public awareness of fertility care options already legal in Georgia.

• The whereas clauses cite that about 1 in 6 people experience infertility and describe higher rates among Black women and people with disabilities.
• The whereas clauses reference HB 428 (2025), which established that Georgia law does not prohibit individuals from obtaining IVF.
• The resolving clause designates July 27-Aug 2, 2026, as Fertility Awareness Week.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-24House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-24House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-24House Hopper (House)

• Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)Primary sponsor
• Lehman Franklin (R, HD-160)
• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)

• fertility awareness
• infertility
• IVF
• women's health
• reproductive health