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K 118

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Healthcare Association of New York State, recognizing its role in advancing the health of New York's individuals and communities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Amy Paulin

Ceremonial resolution commends HANYS on its 100th anniversary and urges ongoing collaboration with hospitals and state officials to improve care, access, and public health.

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Bill Summary · K 118

Summary of Bill K 118

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 118
  • Title: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Healthcare Association of New York State, recognizing its role in advancing the health of New York's individuals and communities
  • Classification: Resolution (non-binding)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: February 24, 2025
  • Sponsor: Amy Paulin (primary)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a ceremonial resolution intended to honor the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
  • It acknowledges HANYS’ long-standing role in advancing the health and well-being of New York residents and communities through leadership, advocacy, and collaborative efforts with health care providers.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses formal commendation and appreciation for HANYS’ century-long contributions to New York’s healthcare landscape.
  • Recognizes HANYS’ role in supporting hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare organizations represented by the association.
  • Encourages continued collaboration between HANYS, healthcare providers, and state stakeholders to promote public health, access to care, quality improvement, and workforce development.
  • Directs or authorizes (as is typical with such resolutions) transmission of the resolution’s sentiments to HANYS and relevant parties (e.g., state officials or the governing bodies), though exact transmittee language is not specified in the summary.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) and its members (hospitals, health systems, and affiliated organizations).
  • Secondary: New York residents and communities who benefit from the ongoing collaboration and improvements in health care; state legislators and government officials who engage with HANYS on health policy and public health initiatives.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-02-24: INTRODUCED
    • 2025-02-24: ADOPTED
  • Status: Adopted, meaning the resolution has passed the governing body (non-binding) and is recorded as part of the official legislative record.
  • Fiscal/Legal Effect: None. As a resolution, it does not create new laws or direct spending; it serves a ceremonial purpose and expresses sentiment rather than policy mandates.

Potential Impact

  • Provides formal recognition of HANYS’ 100-year milestone and its contributions to public health in New York.
  • May strengthen goodwill and encourage ongoing collaboration between HANYS, the healthcare sector, and state government.
  • Serves as a publicly accessible record of appreciation that can be used by HANYS in its own celebrations and outreach.

Additional Notes

  • HANYS stands for the Healthcare Association of New York State, a prominent trade association representing hospitals and related healthcare providers in New York.
  • The resolution is primarily ceremonial and symbolic, with no direct regulatory or fiscal implications.

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

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