HR1728: HR1728 Haven House; critical service to pregnant women and young mothers in the State of Georgia; recognize

This resolution honors Haven House, an organization that provides supportive housing to pregnant women and young mothers in Georgia, many of whom have experienced foster care or human trafficking. The resolution recites statistics on maternal health, housing instability, and prenatal care in Georgia, and describes Haven House's work connecting residents to Medicaid, WIC, SNAP, and childcare assistance programs. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create new funding or programs. It is a symbolic statement by the House of Representatives commending Haven House for its services and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

• Formally commends Haven House for its work serving pregnant women and young mothers in Georgia.
• Recites statistics on maternal mortality, prenatal care access, and housing instability in Georgia as background.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Haven House.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or programs since it is a commendation, not a change to Georgia law.

The resolution directly names and honors Haven House and its staff and residents, including pregnant women and young mothers who have experienced foster care or human trafficking. It does not impose obligations on any state agency, business, or the general public.

Because this is a commendation rather than a change in law, it has no direct legal effect on Georgians. It publicly highlights maternal health issues in Georgia, such as rising maternal mortality and reduced prenatal care access, and recognizes a specific organization's role in addressing them.

• The whereas clauses describe rising maternal mortality and declining prenatal care access in Georgia, citing Department of Public Health and Maternal Mortality Review Committee data.
• The resolution states Haven House has enrolled 100 percent of residents in Family Medicaid, WIC, and SNAP, and assists with Childcare and Parent Services Program applications.
• The operative resolving clause commends Haven House for its service to pregnant women and young mothers in Georgia.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Haven House.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)

• maternal health
• housing assistance
• foster care
• human trafficking survivors
• legislative recognition