Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; opening the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital; commend
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), recognizing Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for opening its new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in Atlanta on September 29, 2024. The resolution commends the hospital for operating Georgia’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, serving as a 446-bed facility with 70% critical care beds, and for successfully relocating 202 patients in under 12 hours. It does not create new policies, funding, or obligations. The resolution solely expresses legislative appreciation for the hospital’s role in pediatric healthcare across Georgia.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Karen Lupton
DDemocratic
P
Mary Margaret Oliver
DDemocratic
P
Sam Park
DDemocratic
P
Sharon Cooper
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HR 161
Scope: GA
Hi! I can help you understand HR 161. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline