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HR 6309

HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MAY 6TH THROUGH MAY 12TH OF 2025, AS "NATIONAL NURSES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Bennett and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island designates May 6-12, 2025 as National Nurses Week to honor nurses; a nonbinding recognition with no policy or funding changes.

05/08/2025 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 6309

Summary of House Resolution HR 6309 (Rhode Island)

Overview

  • Bill Number: HR 6309
  • Title: House Resolution commemorating May 6–12, 2025 as “National Nurses Week” in Rhode Island
  • Type: Non-binding resolution (recognition and commendation)
  • Introduced: May 8, 2025
  • Introducers: Representatives Bennett, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Hopkins, McNamara, Casey, Casimiro, McEntee, and Donovan
  • Status: 05/08/2025 — House read and passed

Purpose and Intent

  • To designate May 6–12, 2025 as National Nurses Week in the State of Rhode Island, aligning with Florence Nightingale’s birthday (May 12) and recognizing the nursing profession’s contributions.
  • To acknowledge the essential role of registered nurses in delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective healthcare across diverse settings, including hospitals, home care, and community health.
  • To emphasize the ongoing demand for nursing services due to an aging population, expanding technologies, and emerging health needs, while supporting broader efforts to strengthen primary and preventive care.

Key Provisions

  • Commemoration: Rhode Island joins the American Nurses Association in celebrating National Nurses Week.
  • Public Recognition: The House urges Rhode Island residents to honor and thank registered nurses for their ongoing care and to acknowledge their accomplishments year-round.
  • Transmission of Recognition: The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to transmit certified copies of the resolution to:
    • American Nurses Association
    • United Nurses & Allied Professionals
    • Rhode Island State Nurses Association

What Is Affected

  • Primary Impact: Non-binding symbolic recognition and encouragement of public appreciation for nurses.
  • Policy/Financial Impact: None. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or regulatory changes; it serves as a formal expression of the General Assembly’s appreciation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Effective Date: Effective upon passage as a resolution.
  • Next Steps: If similar action occurs in the State Senate, the resolution would require confirmation by that chamber to become part of formal state policy; otherwise, it remains a commemorative statement.
  • Observance Window: National Nurses Week is observed annually from May 6 to May 12, with May 12 marking Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

Background Context (In Resolution)

  • Highlights the nursing profession as the nation’s largest healthcare workforce.
  • Notes nurses’ critical role during the pandemic and across growing healthcare settings.
  • Cites trends such as an aging population, expanding home healthcare, and the need for improved utilization of nursing resources to meet future healthcare demands.

Potential Impact

  • Positive visibility and morale boost for Rhode Island nurses.
  • Public education and appreciation for nursing’s contributions to healthcare quality and safety.
  • No fiscal or regulatory changes resulting from the resolution.

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

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