Georgia HR930: Georgia Community-Based Doula Week; March 29 to April 5, 2025; recognize

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing March 29 to April 5, 2025, as Georgia Community-Based Doula Week; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 29 to April 5, 2025, as Georgia Community-Based Doula Week; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, community-based doulas provide continuous support to mothers during labor and delivery, helping them cope with the physical and mental demands of giving birth; and WHEREAS, drawing on their specialized training and lived experience to guide birthing persons through labor and delivery, community-based doulas provide emotional support and physical comfort that enhance the childbirth experience for the entire family; and WHEREAS, community-based doulas have a commonality with the birthing person, which improves outcomes for underserved communities; and WHEREAS, community-based doulas work with medical staff, including doctors, midwives, and nurses, to provide informational support to all birthing people they serve and help with their transition to parenthood; and WHEREAS, community-based doulas remove barriers to care by meeting families prenatally and postpartum in the home as well as work to address maternal health disparities; and H. R. LC 112 3571 WHEREAS, doulas across Georgia help create positive childbirth experiences and work toward improved birth and infant health outcomes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize March 29 to April 5, 2025, as Georgia Community-Based Doula Week. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make …

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Sponsors

• Cannon, Park (D, 58) · primary sponsor
• Inga Willis (D)
• Karen Bennett (D, 94)
• Kim Schofield (D, 63)
• Viola Davis (D, 87)
• Sandra Scott (D, 76)

Latest actions

1. April 2, 2025: House Read and Adopted
2. April 2, 2025: House First Readers
3. April 2, 2025: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR930?

HR930 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Georgia Community-Based Doula Week; March 29 to April 5, 2025; recognize.

What does HR930 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing March 29 to April 5, 2025, as Georgia Community-Based Doula Week; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR930?

Passed both chambers as of April 2, 2025. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (April 2, 2025).

Who sponsored HR930?

Cannon, Park (D, 58), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR930?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72034