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HR 535

A Resolution designating the week of September 20 through 26, 2026, as "Surgical Technologist Week" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Kauffman and 5 co-sponsors

Designates September 20–26, 2026 as Surgical Technologist Week to recognize and honor surgical technologists in Pennsylvania (ceremonial, no new laws or funding).

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Bill Summary · HR 535

Overview

This Pennsylvania House resolution designates a specific week in 2026 as “Surgical Technologist Week” in the Commonwealth. It is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution that recognizes and honors the role of surgical technologists.

Main purpose and intent

  • Acknowledges the contributions of surgical technologists to patient care and the health care system.
  • Establishes September 20–26, 2026 as Surgical Technologist Week in Pennsylvania.
  • Signals appreciation from the state legislature for the profession and its workforce.

Key provisions and changes

  • Proclamation target: The resolution designates a one-week period (September 20–26, 2026) as Surgical Technologist Week.
  • Recognition: Encourages Pennsylvanians, health care institutions, and relevant organizations to observe the week and acknowledge surgical technologists’ service.

Who or what is affected

  • Primarily ceremonial impact on:
    • Surgical technologists working in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other health care settings in Pennsylvania.
    • Health care professionals, employers, professional associations, and education/training programs related to surgical technology.
    • The general public, which may experience increased awareness of the role of surgical technologists during the designated week.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative status: A concurrent or simple resolution in the Pennsylvania House, labeled HR 535 for the 2025-2026 session.
  • Sponsor information:
    • Co-sponsors: Rob Kauffman, Kathy Rapp, Nikki Rivera, Arvind Venkat.
  • Effective date: The designation takes effect upon passage and promulgates observance for the week of September 20–26, 2026.
  • Implementation: There are no new laws, funding allocations, or regulatory changes; the bill serves to formally designate and recognize a week.

Potential impact

  • Public awareness: Increases visibility of surgical technologists’ role in surgical care.
  • Professional recognition: Provides a platform for hospitals and organizations to highlight contributions of surgical technologists.
  • No fiscal or regulatory changes: The resolution does not authorize funding or create new programs; it remains a ceremonial acknowledgment.

If you’d like, I can compare this to similar ceremonial designations or provide context on the role of surgical technologists in Pennsylvania health care settings.

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

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