GA SR815

Designates February 23, 2026, as Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol to raise awareness about hearing loss prevention and encourage regular hearing checks

Hearing loss affects more than 37 million American adults (15%) and has been linked to cognitive decline, dementia, falls, depression, and isolation

Untreated hearing loss negatively impacts household income by up to $12,000 annually and costs $122 billion in lost earnings nationally

Fewer than 30% of adults aged 70+ and only 16% of adults aged 20-69 who could benefit from hearing aids have ever used them

Founded by the Georgia Society of Hearing Professionals, a chapter of the International Hearing Society, to promote ear and hearing care