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SR 296

A Resolution designating the week of May 6 through 12, 2026, as "Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Baker and 22 co-sponsors

Designates May 6–12, 2026 as “Nurses Week” in Pennsylvania to recognize and honor nurses and the importance of high-quality nursing care.

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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Bill Summary · SR 296

Summary of Senate Resolution 296 (Session 2025-2026, Pennsylvania)

Purpose

  • Designates a specific annual week, May 6–12, 2026, as “Nurses Week” in Pennsylvania.
  • Aligns with the national observance of National Nurses Week, which runs from May 6 to May 12 to honor Florence Nightingale’s birthday and the nursing profession.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution explicitly designates the week of May 6–12, 2026, as “Nurses Week” in Pennsylvania.
  • It calls on the Pennsylvania Senate to join nursing organizations in recognizing and acknowledging the dedicated service of nurses in the Commonwealth.
  • The resolution underscores the importance of high-quality nursing care as a fundamental component of Pennsylvania’s health care delivery system.

Who/What is Affected

  • Annually, nurses and the broader health care community in Pennsylvania are the primary focus of the designation.
  • The resolution primarily serves symbolic and commemorative purposes, encouraging public recognition and appreciation of nurses’ contributions.
  • No new statutes, funding, or regulatory changes are enacted. The measure functions as a formal message of recognition from the Senate.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 29, 2026.
  • Referred to: Rules and Executive Nominations (standard for concurrent or joint resolutions with ceremonial/recognition content).
  • Effective date: The designation applies specifically to the week of May 6–12, 2026, as declared in the resolution.
  • Sponsor and co-sponsors: A broad list of Senate members across parties sign on in support (including J. Ward as primary sponsor and multiple co-sponsors).

Notes

  • This is a ceremonial resolution, not a bill proposing new laws or fiscal expenditures.
  • It aligns Pennsylvania with the national observance of National Nurses Week, reinforcing appreciation and recognition of nursing professionals within the Commonwealth.

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

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