Georgia HR993: Allers, Kimberly Seals; Irth Day; April 11, 2025; recognize

What the bill says

A resolution Commending Kimberly Seals Allers and recognizing April 11, 2025, as Irth Day; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Commending Kimberly Seals Allers and recognizing April 11, 2025, as Irth Day; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Kimberly Seals Allers is an award-winning journalist, five-time author, international speaker, strategist, and nationally recognized advocate for maternal and infant health equity; and WHEREAS, she has served as a senior editor at ESSENCE and as a writer at FORTUNE magazine, lending her voice and talents to prominent platforms while addressing the racial and socio-cultural complexities of birth, breast-feeding, and motherhood; and WHEREAS, Kimberly Seals Allers further serves as the founder of Irth, a digital platform designed as a "Yelp-like" app and aimed at addressing bias and racism in maternity and infant care; and WHEREAS, she is also the creator of Birthright, a podcast that centers joyful and healing Black birth stories to reclaim the narrative of Black maternal experiences and offer a counterbalance to the often-negative statistics reported in mainstream media; and H. R. LC 112 3648 WHEREAS, through her work with Irth and Birthright, Kimberly Seals Allers continues to pioneer innovative tools and storytelling initiatives that uplift communities and promote respectful, equitable maternity and infant care; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be appropriately honored during this special time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this …

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Sponsors

• Cannon, Park (D, 58) · primary sponsor
• Karen Bennett (D, 94)
• McQueen, Mekyah (D, 61)
• Viola Davis (D, 87)

Latest actions

1. April 4, 2025: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
2. April 4, 2025: House Read and Adopted
3. April 4, 2025: House First Readers
4. April 4, 2025: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR993?

HR993 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Allers, Kimberly Seals; Irth Day; April 11, 2025; recognize.

What does HR993 do?

In its own words: A resolution Commending Kimberly Seals Allers and recognizing April 11, 2025, as Irth Day; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR993?

Passed both chambers as of April 4, 2025. Latest action: House Withdrawn, Recommitted (April 4, 2025).

Who sponsored HR993?

Cannon, Park (D, 58), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR993?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72123