Georgia CommonsSR 642: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week; recognize February 7-14, 2026
Última acción: 29 de enero de 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 7-14, 2026 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol, drawing attention to birth defect screening and affected families.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It designates February 7-14, 2026 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol, citing statistics on how common congenital heart defects are and noting that many go undiagnosed until later in life, sometimes contributing to sudden cardiac death in young athletes. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and its Kids at Heart program. It does not create any new requirement, funding, or screening mandate; it simply expresses the Senate's recognition of the awareness week.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally recognizes February 7-14, 2026 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the Georgia state capitol.
- States legislative findings about the prevalence of congenital heart defects and gaps in newborn and athlete screening.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and its Kids at Heart program.
- Creates no new law, funding, or screening requirement; it is a symbolic statement of the Senate.
A quién afecta
Families of children with congenital heart defects, health professionals who treat these conditions, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and its Kids at Heart program, and the general public who may see increased awareness efforts during the designated week.
Por qué importa
While it carries no legal force, the resolution puts the Senate's attention on a common birth defect that often goes undiagnosed, potentially supporting public awareness campaigns and encouraging conversations about newborn and athlete heart screening in Georgia.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolving clause recognizes February 7-14, 2026 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol.
- A further resolution clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and its Kids at Heart program.
- The whereas clauses cite that about 40,000 babies are born annually in the United States with congenital heart defects and that screening is not routine.
Del proyecto de ley
“despite these alarming statistics, newborns and young athletes are still not regularly screened for congenital heart defects”
“Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week provides an opportunity for families whose lives have been affected by congenital heart defects to celebrate life, remember the loved ones they have lost”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
Temas
- congenital heart defects
- public health awareness
- children's health
- state capitol resolutions