SR855: SR855 Georgia Academy of Audiology; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. It recognizes the Georgia Academy of Audiology, an association of licensed audiologists who practice across Georgia in settings like private practices, hospitals, clinics, schools, research institutions, and government or military facilities. The resolution describes audiologists as doctorate holders with specialized training who diagnose and treat hearing loss and balance disorders, often working alongside other healthcare providers. It notes many members also belong to national audiology and speech-language-hearing organizations. The Senate formally commends the group for its public service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Academy.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Academy of Audiology for its public service to Georgia citizens.
• States the Senate's official praise for audiologists' work diagnosing and treating hearing loss and balance disorders.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and deliver a copy of the resolution to the Academy.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as a resolution of this kind is a statement rather than legislation.

The Georgia Academy of Audiology and its member audiologists, who practice in private offices, hospitals, clinics, schools, research institutions, and government or military settings across Georgia, are the direct subject of this honorary resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change licensing rules, funding, or scope of practice for audiologists. Its practical impact is symbolic: an official Senate acknowledgment of the profession's role in diagnosing and treating hearing and balance disorders.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the Georgia Academy of Audiology's membership, training, and range of practice settings across Georgia.
• The operative resolving clause states the Senate recognizes and commends the Academy for its service to Georgia citizens.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Academy.

1. 2026-02-26Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-25Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)Primary sponsor
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)

• audiology
• hearing health
• healthcare recognition
• Georgia Senate resolution