Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day at the state capitol; 3/5/26; recognize
This bill designates March 5, 2026, as Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day at the Georgia State Capitol to honor the work of mental health professionals. The resolution recognizes the contributions of over 13,000 licensed professional counselors in Georgia who provide mental health services to diverse communities. It acknowledges their training, independent practice capabilities, and role in supporting mental health care access and crisis response. The measure is a symbolic gesture that encourages public appreciation for these counselors without creating new laws or funding.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2026
Last action Mar 4, 2026
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
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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