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HR 5096

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 19-25, 2025, TO BE "CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Blazejewski and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island designates Jan 19–25, 2025 as CRNA Week in a ceremonial resolution to recognize CRNAs and nurse-anesthesia residents, and transmit the text to RIANA.

01/21/2025 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 5096

Summary of House Resolution HR 5096 (Rhode Island)

What the bill does

  • Proclaims January 19–25, 2025 as “Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week” in the State of Rhode Island.
  • Recognizes the contributions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and nurse anesthesia residents to high-quality, accessible patient care.
  • Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the Rhode Island Association of Nurse Anesthetists (RIANA).
  • This is a ceremonial resolution and does not establish new law or authorize spending.

Key provisions and language

  • The resolution designates a specific week (January 19–25, 2025) as CRNA Week in Rhode Island.
  • It emphasizes the role of CRNAs as advanced practice registered nurses who provide anesthesia care in diverse settings (hospitals, rural facilities, ambulatory centers, private practices, and more).
  • It highlights CRNAs’ ability to make independent judgments about anesthesia care and their national role, including service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • It authorizes transmission of a copy of the resolution to RIANA.

Who is affected

  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) practicing in Rhode Island and their professional organization (RIANA) are the primary named beneficiaries.
  • The broader public may observe the week and recognize CRNAs’ contributions to anesthesia care and patient safety.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: January 21, 2025.
  • Referred to: House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Status: House read and passed (January 21, 2025).
  • Related/companion legislation: S 2476 (companion bill in another chamber).

Background context (for understanding purpose)

  • CRNAs are advanced practice registered nurses who have historically provided anesthesia services across a wide range of settings.
  • The resolution cites CRNAs as trusted anesthesia experts integral to patient care and notes their role in rural and military contexts, as well as their long history in the U.S. healthcare system.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Lateefah Simon.
  • Cosponsors include: Nikema Williams, Delia C. Ramirez, Mary Gay Scanlon, Hank Johnson, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Emanuel Cleaver, Salud O. Carbajal, Dave Min, Robin L. Kelly, Summer L. Lee, Rashida Tlaib, and others.

Related bill

  • S 2476 (companion bill).

Bottom line

HR 5096 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring CRNAs by designating a national week as CRNA Week in Rhode Island, encouraging awareness and appreciation of CRNAs and nurse anesthesia residents, with formal transmission of the resolution to RIANA.

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

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