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J 317

Honoring Stony Brook Medicine upon the occasion of being named a Top 50 Hospital in the Nation by Healthgrades

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mario Mattera and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial resolution recognizing Stony Brook Medicine as Healthgrades Top 50 Hospital, publicly commending staff for excellence in care with no funding or fiscal obligations.

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Bill Summary · J 317

Summary of Bill J 317: Honoring Stony Brook Medicine

Overview

Bill J 317 is a joint resolution introduced on February 5, 2025, recognizing and honoring Stony Brook Medicine for being named a Top 50 Hospital in the Nation by Healthgrades. The measure has been adopted and shows a ceremonial intent to commend the hospital and its staff for excellence in patient care and service.

  • Bill Number: J 317
  • Title: Honoring Stony Brook Medicine upon the occasion of being named a Top 50 Hospital in the Nation by Healthgrades
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: February 5, 2025
  • Sponsor: Primary — Anthony H. Palumbo; Cosponsor — Mario Mattera
  • Key Legislative Actions:
    • February 5, 2025: Referred to Finance
    • February 11, 2025: Reported to Calendar for Consideration
    • February 11, 2025: Adopted (final adoption)

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim is ceremonial recognition of Stony Brook Medicine’s achievement as a Healthgrades Top 50 Hospital in the United States.
  • The resolution seeks to publicly acknowledge the hospital’s contributions to patient care, medical excellence, and the health and wellbeing of the community served by Stony Brook Medicine.

Key Provisions

  • The bill would formally recognize Stony Brook Medicine for its designation as a Top 50 Hospital by Healthgrades.
  • It would commend the hospital’s leadership, clinical staff, and healthcare teams for delivering high-quality care and advancing health outcomes.
  • The resolution may include statements of appreciation for the hospital’s role in the region and its impact on the community and local healthcare system.
  • As a resolution, it is ceremonial and does not authorize funding or create binding fiscal obligations.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary beneficiary/subject: Stony Brook Medicine (including affiliated institutions and facilities under its umbrella).
  • Impact on community: Signals state-level recognition of local healthcare excellence, potentially boosting community pride and spotlighting the health system’s role in regional healthcare delivery.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill was introduced on February 5, 2025.
  • It was referred to the Finance committee on February 5, 2025.
  • It moved through committee and legislative processes, with action indicating it was reported to the calendar for consideration on February 11, 2025.
  • The final action on February 11, 2025 shows the bill was adopted.

Fiscal Implications

  • The bill is ceremonial and does not authorize spending or create anticipated fiscal obligations. No appropriations are described in the provided information.

Sponsor Information

  • Primary Sponsor: Anthony H. Palumbo
  • Cosponsor: Mario Mattera

Context and Significance

  • This kind of resolution is commonly used to publicly acknowledge notable achievements by regional healthcare institutions.
  • Being named a Healthgrades Top 50 Hospital is framed as a mark of excellence in patient care, clinical outcomes, and service quality, which can bolster the hospital’s reputation and community confidence.

If you’d like, I can compare this resolution to similar past recognitions or add a short background note on Healthgrades’ Top 50 Hospital designation.

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

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