Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1007: House of Representatives; effectiveness of arts for health initiatives in improving mental health outcomes; acknowledge
Status: Passed both chambers, March 31, 2026
A RESOLUTION acknowledging the effectiveness of arts for health initiatives in improving mental health outcomes; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Acknowledging the effectiveness of arts for health initiatives in improving mental health outcomes; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Acknowledging the effectiveness of arts for health initiatives in improving mental health outcomes; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the United States is experiencing a mental health crisis, as reported by the Kaiser Family Foundation, which found that 90 percent of Americans are facing increased mental health challenges; and WHEREAS, one in five adults over the age of 50 across the country experience a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or both, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; and WHEREAS, the prevalence of symptoms of anxiety and depression in Georgia stands at 33.9 percent, outpacing the national rate of 32.3 percent, as reported by the Kaiser Family Foundation; and WHEREAS, participation in the arts has been recognized globally as a significant resource for promoting mental health and well-being as well as reducing feelings and experiences of social isolation and loneliness; and H. R. 1007 LC 112 3682 WHEREAS, arts for health initiatives have emerged as clinically validated interventions for addressing symptoms of stress, trauma, anxiety, and related mental health concerns; and WHEREAS, arts for health initiatives, as a trauma-informed practice, have been shown to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), improve emotional regulation, and provide an accessible outlet for individuals and communities; and WHEREAS, the United States Departments of Veterans Affairs …
Sponsors
- Jones, Todd (R, 25) · primary sponsor
- Mary Oliver (D, 84)
- Kim Schofield (D, 63)
- Katie Dempsey (R, 13)
- Angela O'Steen (R, 169)
- Lydia Glaize (D, 67)
Latest actions
- : House Passed/Adopted
- : House Third Readers
- : Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : Senate Recommitted
- : House Hopper
Votes
- House Vote #821 (March 31, 2026): 168 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR1007?
- HR1007 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): House of Representatives; effectiveness of arts for health initiatives in improving mental health outcomes; acknowledge.
- What does HR1007 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Acknowledging the effectiveness of arts for health initiatives in improving mental health outcomes; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1007?
- Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: House Passed/Adopted (March 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1007?
- Jones, Todd (R, 25), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1007?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72149
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