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SR 815

Georgia Hearing Day; recognize February 23, 2026

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lee Anderson and 16 co-sponsors

Georgia designates February 23, 2026, as "Hearing Day" through a nonbinding symbolic resolution to raise awareness about hearing health and related issues.

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Bill Summary · SR 815

Legislative bill overview

SR 815 is a symbolic resolution designating February 23, 2026, as "Georgia Hearing Day" in the state of Georgia. The bill was introduced by five state senators and adopted by the Senate on February 19, 2026. This type of resolution has no binding legal effect and serves purely as a commemorative or awareness measure.

Why is this important

Hearing Day resolutions typically aim to raise public awareness about hearing health, hearing loss prevention, or support for deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. By designating a specific date, Georgia encourages state agencies, organizations, and citizens to recognize and address hearing-related issues, though the resolution itself creates no new programs or requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of substantive impact: As a symbolic resolution, SR 815 does not allocate funding, establish programs, or create enforceable policies—it is purely ceremonial
  • Resource allocation questions: Critics might question whether legislative time spent on symbolic resolutions could be better used on bills with measurable outcomes
  • Unclear scope: The resolution does not specify what activities or recognition should occur on Georgia Hearing Day, leaving implementation entirely voluntary

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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