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GA HR1306

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Katie Dempsey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution recognizing pregnancy resource centers for their contributions to women, men, and babies, noting more than 2,500 centers operate nationally and more than 70 in Georgia
  • Commends the work of tens of thousands of volunteers and paid staff who provide free services including pregnancy tests, peer counseling, 24-hour hotlines, childbirth and parenting classes, ultrasounds, adoption referrals, and grief assistance
  • Strongly encourages the U.S. Congress and federal and state agencies to grant pregnancy resource centers financial assistance that does not compromise their mission or religious integrity
  • Disapproves of actions by any national, state, or local groups attempting to prevent pregnancy resource centers from serving women and men facing unplanned pregnancies
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press

Legislative Description

Pregnancy resource centers; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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