SR1004: SR1004 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a national medical organization founded in 1951, on its 75th anniversary. The resolution notes that ACOG represents more than 62,000 health care professionals nationwide, including 1,727 members in Georgia, and credits the group with work on maternal health, protecting the patient-physician relationship, health care access, and legal protections for IVF (in vitro fertilization). The Senate commends ACOG's members for their work improving patient health in Georgia and beyond, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

• Formally recognizes and commends the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on its 75th anniversary.
• States the Senate's commendation of ACOG members for their work improving patient health in Georgia and beyond.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to ACOG.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a statement of recognition rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution directly names the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and its roughly 1,727 members in Georgia, who are obstetrician-gynecologists and other health care professionals providing maternal and reproductive health care.

Because this is a commemorative resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to an official Senate statement honoring ACOG and a printed copy sent to the organization.

• The whereas clauses describe ACOG's founding in 1951, its membership of over 62,000 professionals nationwide including 1,727 in Georgia, and its work on maternal health and IVF access.
• The resolving clause has the Senate recognize ACOG's 75th anniversary and commend its members for improving patient health in Georgia and beyond.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to ACOG.

1. 2026-03-23Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-20Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)Primary sponsor
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)

• maternal health
• women's health
• IVF access
• legislative resolutions