Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; 02/07-14/26; recognize
HR 1175 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 7-14, 2026, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the significance of congenital heart defects - highlighting their prevalence as a leading birth defect and cause of related deaths. The resolution directs the House Clerk to share copies with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Kids at Heart program. This is purely symbolic, with no direct impact on healthcare mandates, funding, or screening requirements.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angie O'Steen
RRepublican
P
Chuck Efstration
RRepublican
P
Lee Hawkins
RRepublican
P
Matthew Gambill
RRepublican
P
Sharon Cooper
RRepublican
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