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HCR 119

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 6-12 AS "NATIONAL NURSES WEEK" AND 2026 AS “THE YEAR OF THE POWER OF NURSES” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Darius Brown and 25 co-sponsors

Designates May 6–12, 2026 as National Nurses Week and 2026 as The Year of the Power of Nurses in Delaware to honor nurses and raise public awareness.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Bill Summary · HCR 119

Summary of HCR 119 (Session 153, Delaware)

Purpose and Intent

  • Designates a statewide recognition of nurses by designating a specific time and year:
    • The week of May 6–12 as “National Nurses Week.”
    • The year 2026 in the State of Delaware as “The Year of the Power of Nurses.”
  • The resolution expresses appreciation for the contributions of nurses to the health care system and public health within Delaware.

Key Provisions

  • Official designation:
    • May 6–12, 2026, proclaimed as National Nurses Week in Delaware.
    • The year 2026 named “The Year of the Power of Nurses” in Delaware.
  • No additional statutory requirements or funding authorizations appear to be attached to these designations in the provided text.
  • The measure is a concurrent or joint resolution within the Delaware General Assembly (as indicated by its passage through both chambers).

Who or What Is Affected

  • The primary beneficiaries are nurses and the broader health care community in Delaware, along with the general public who benefit from nursing care and advocacy.
  • The designations serve symbolic and ceremonial purposes and may influence public awareness and recognition of nursing contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and action:
    • Introduced in the Delaware House on May 6, 2026.
    • Passed the House by voice vote on May 6, 2026.
    • Passed the Senate on May 6, 2026, with a vote of 21 in favor.
  • Sponsor and co-sponsors:
    • Primary sponsor and a broad list of 25 co-sponsors representing multiple districts and party perspectives.
  • Effective date:
    • As a resolution, it likely takes effect upon enactment by both chambers and publication, but no separate effective-date provision is specified beyond passage in May 2026.

Potential Impact and Implications

  • Raises public and institutional awareness of nursing contributions in Delaware.
  • Provides a formal opportunity for schools, employers, and health-care facilities to recognize nurses during National Nurses Week and through 2026.
  • May inform public events, proclamations, or educational initiatives highlighting nursing shortages, workforce achievements, and patient care quality.
  • May inspire related discussions on nursing policy, workforce development, and health care priorities within the state, though it does not itself create new programs or funding.

Notes

  • The bill is a ceremonial/recognition measure rather than an appropriations or regulatory statute.
  • No fiscal impact is indicated based on the provided summary; any costs would likely be minimal and related to ceremonial observances.

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

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