Georgia Caregivers Day; recognize February 28, 2025
This resolution designates February 28, 2025, as Georgia Caregivers Day to honor caregivers across the state. It directly recognizes both professional caregivers (nearly 4.6 million in the U.S.) and family caregivers (estimated at 44 million) who assist individuals with aging or disabilities. The key mechanism is the Senate’s formal acknowledgment of their role in enabling people to remain safely at home, expressing gratitude for their commitment. This is a ceremonial resolution with no new programs, funding, or legal requirements; it simply commemorates caregivers through official recognition.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Feb 27, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
11 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Donzella James
DDemocratic
P
Ed Harbison
DDemocratic
P
Elena Parent
DDemocratic
P
Gail Davenport
DDemocratic
P
Jason Esteves
DDemocratic
P
Kenya Wicks
DDemocratic
P
Kim Jackson
DDemocratic
P
Matt Brass
RRepublican
P
Randal Mangham
DDemocratic
P
Sally Harrell
DDemocratic
P
Tonya Anderson
DDemocratic
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