Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR193: Haven House; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, February 6, 2025
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Haven House; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing and commending Haven House; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Haven House; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Flint Circuit Council on Family Violence Inc. was organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in May 1989 with the primary goal of advocating for women through the judicial system at a time when domestic violence was only beginning to be recognized as a societal issue; and WHEREAS, in 1999, the agency secured a house formerly known as the Hampton Boys Home, and following renovations, Haven House was opened later that year as a shelter for survivors and their children to stay after leaving a violent situation; and WHEREAS, as the organization expanded its mission, Haven House began offering additional services to survivors, including financial assistance, support groups, transportation, and a food pantry, alongside its core legal advocacy and case management programs; and WHEREAS, due to the increasing need for shelter and support services, Haven House, with the support of the Henry County Commissioners and dedicated board members, opened a new facility in June 2011 capable of housing 48 adults and children; and H. R. LC 112 2858 WHEREAS, Haven House continues to evolve to meet the needs of domestic violence survivors, offering a safe and supportive environment for all family types with a family wing, adult wing, large community rooms, and office spaces to enhance services; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Mary Ann Santos (D, 117) · primary sponsor
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, 116)
- Regina Lewis-Ward (D, 115)
- Clinton Crowe (R, 118)
- Robert Flournoy (D, 74)
- Noelle Kahaian (R, 81)
Latest actions
- : Senate Read and Referred
- : House Passed/Adopted
- : House Third Readers
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR193?
- HR193 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Haven House; commend.
- What does HR193 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending Haven House; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR193?
- Passed both chambers as of February 6, 2025. Latest action: Senate Read and Referred (March 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR193?
- Mary Ann Santos (D, 117), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR193?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70043
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