Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1587: Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day at the state capitol; 3/5/26; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, March 4, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2026, as Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing March 5, 2026, as Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 5, 2026, as Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) in the State of Georgia provide vital mental health services and actively work to bridge the gap in mental health disparities, ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds, races, socio-economic statuses, and cultures have equal access to quality mental health care; and WHEREAS, these dedicated LPCs undergo rigorous training and education that encompasses crucial areas such as psychopathology, testing and assessment, ethics, research, diversity, career development, and human development, equipping them to address the multifaceted challenges faced by our citizens; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia proudly recognizes and supports the more than 13,000 licensed professional counselors and licensed associate professional counselors, each of whom contributes significantly to the mental and emotional well-being of our community members, reinforcing the strength and resilience of our great state; and H. R. 1587 LC 112 3771 WHEREAS, inspired by the mission of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCAGA), which aims to support the profession and professionalism of professional counselors, we acknowledge the pivotal role LPCs play in mental health treatment, ensuring that every individual in need receives the quality care and support they deserve; and WHEREAS, the establishment of the 988-crisis line, an essential help line for …
Sponsors
- Alan Powell (R, 33) · primary sponsor
- Houston Gaines (R, 120)
- Holt Persinger (R, 119)
- Brent Cox (R, 28)
- Kimberly New (R, 40)
- Karen Mathiak (R, 82)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1587?
- HR1587 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day at the state capitol; 3/5/26; recognize.
- What does HR1587 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing March 5, 2026, as Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1587?
- Passed both chambers as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1587?
- Alan Powell (R, 33), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1587?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73893
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