HR 1471: Fertility Awareness Week; July 27-Aug 2, 2026; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes July 27 through August 2, 2026, as Fertility Awareness Week, citing statistics about how common infertility is among Georgians and noting that it disproportionately affects Black women and people with disabilities. The resolution references HB 428, a 2025 Georgia law that confirmed nothing in state law prohibits access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press, but it creates no new requirements, funding, or legal changes.

• Formally designates July 27 through August 2, 2026, as Fertility Awareness Week in Georgia.
• States the House of Representatives' recognition of infertility as a widespread condition affecting Georgians.
• References the 2025 Georgia law (HB 428) confirming that state law does not prohibit access to IVF.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution touches Georgians experiencing infertility, particularly Black women and people with disabilities, who the text says face higher rates of the condition. It also references medical providers and fertility clinics involved in treatments like IVF and fertility preservation.

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or medical practices in Georgia. Its practical effect is symbolic: raising public awareness of infertility and fertility care options during the designated week.

• The whereas clauses cite statistics, including that about 1 in 6 people experience infertility and disparities affecting Black women and people with disabilities.
• The resolving clause designates July 27 through August 2, 2026, as Fertility Awareness Week.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies for public and press distribution.
• The resolution references HB 428 (2025), which established that Georgia law does not prohibit obtaining IVF in the state.

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

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

• fertility awareness
• IVF and infertility
• women's health
• reproductive health
• commemorative resolutions