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K 1223

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 14, 2026, as Emergency Nurses Day and October 11-17, 2026, as Emergency Nurses Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe DeStefano

Urges the Governor to proclaim October 14, 2026 as Emergency Nurses Day and October 11–17, 2026 as Emergency Nurses Week to honor emergency nurses in NY.

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Bill Summary · K 1223

Summary of Bill K 1223 (2025-2026, New York)

Title

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 14, 2026, as Emergency Nurses Day and October 11-17, 2026, as Emergency Nurses Week in the State of New York

Type and Jurisdiction

  • Type: Assembly Resolution (A. 1223)
  • Jurisdiction: New York State
  • Sponsor: Assembly member DeStefano (co-sponsor: Joe DeStefano)
  • Status: Adopted by the Assembly (April 28, 2026); referred to calendar prior to adoption (April 27, 2026)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution seeks to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate:
    • October 14, 2026 as Emergency Nurses Day
    • October 11-17, 2026 as Emergency Nurses Week
  • It aims to recognize, honor, and raise awareness of the contributions and professionalism of emergency nurses in New York State.

Key Provisions

  • Formal memorialization urging the Governor to proclaim:
    • Emergency Nurses Day on October 14, 2026
    • Emergency Nurses Week from October 11 through October 17, 2026
  • The resolution states the intent to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and patient-care contributions of emergency nurses across the state.
  • It outlines the context and rationale for recognition, emphasizing the central role emergency nurses play in first-contact patient care, ongoing professional development, and public education about emergency services and injury/illness prevention.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary: Emergency nurses employed in New York State
  • Broader impacts: The recognition could influence public awareness and appreciation of emergency nursing as a profession, potentially affecting morale, recruitment, and public perception.
  • Government action: Governor’s proclamation is the operative action requested; the resolution itself is a formal memorial urging that proclamation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Process: Non-binding memorial resolution calling on the Governor to issue proclamations
  • Timeline:
    • Recommendation/Action: The Assembly adopted the resolution on April 28, 2026
    • Prior step: Referred to calendar on April 27, 2026
  • Next step (external to the Legislature): Governor’s office would issue proclamations if it chooses to adopt the memorial request

Summary Assessment

  • This bill serves to publicly recognize and celebrate emergency nurses in New York State by urging the Governor to proclaim a dedicated Emergency Nurses Day and a designated Emergency Nurses Week in October 2026.
  • It highlights the essential role of emergency nurses, their frontline status, and ongoing commitment to patient care and public education.
  • The bill is largely symbolic and ceremonial, with no immediate fiscal or regulatory changes, but it can bolster awareness and appreciation for the profession.

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