Georgia HR1411: Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; commend

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association is a professional organization that supports speech-language pathologists (SLPs), audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the state of Georgia and works to advance the interests of those professions and the public through education, mentoring, advocacy, resources, and service to ensure communication for all; and WHEREAS, many Georgians have communication disorders, language impairment or hearing disorders, or swallowing and feeding disorders; and WHEREAS, many of these disorders are caused by various factors including genetics, age, injury, disease and illness, and noise exposure; and WHEREAS, SLPs and audiologists are among the health care professionals providing hearing screenings, evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, and management for these hearing losses, communication and swallowing disorders; and H. R. 1411 LC 129 1115 WHEREAS, many of the professionals of the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association serve Georgia's most vulnerable through the Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and Babies Can't Wait programs; and WHEREAS, Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association's members are licensed professionals, many of whom hold advanced degrees from accredited universities with special training programs; and WHEREAS, Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association's members may be found providing services in various settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, clinics, physicians' offices, private practices, client homes, pre-K through grade schools, universities, and government and military practices; and WHEREAS, it …

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Sponsors

• Lee Hawkins (R, 27) · primary sponsor
• Brent Cox (R, 28)
• Matt Dubnik (R, 29)
• Emory Dunahoo (R, 31)
• McCollum, Derrick (R, 30)
• Soo Hong (R, 103)

Latest actions

1. February 18, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. February 18, 2026: House First Readers
3. February 18, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1411?

HR1411 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; commend.

What does HR1411 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1411?

Passed both chambers as of February 18, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (February 18, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1411?

Lee Hawkins (R, 27), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1411?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73407