Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 8, 2025, as Emergency Nurses Day and October 5-11, 2025, as Emergency Nurses Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe DeStefano

Urges the Governor to proclaim October 8, 2025 Emergency Nurses Day and October 5–11, 2025 Emergency Nurses Week in New York for ceremonial recognition.

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill K 543 (Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim Emergency Nurses Day and Emergency Nurses Week)

Overview

Bill K 543 is a memorializing (non-binding) resolution introduced on May 19, 2025, sponsored by Assembly Member Joe DeStefano (primary). The bill would urge Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 8, 2025 as Emergency Nurses Day and October 5–11, 2025 as Emergency Nurses Week in the State of New York. The measure has been adopted by the Legislature as of May 20, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

The primary aim is ceremonial recognition of emergency nurses and their contributions to public health and safety.

By urging a gubernatorial proclamation, the bill seeks official acknowledgment from the state government for the designated day and week.

Key Provisions

The bill instructs (urges) Governor Hochul to issue proclamations proclaiming:

October 8, 2025 as Emergency Nurses Day.
October 5–11, 2025 as Emergency Nurses Week in New York.

As a memorializing resolution, it does not create new laws, authorize spending, or establish regulatory requirements. Its effect is symbolic and commemorative.

Who Is Affected

Emergency nurses and the broader health care community in New York, as well as the general public, who may observe or participate in related recognition events.

State government, in that the Governor would issue the proclamations if the resolution is adopted.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: May 19, 2025.

Referred to Calendar: May 19, 2025 (in the standard legislative workflow).

Adopted: May 20, 2025 (the bill shows adoption actions in the legislative actions, indicating passage by the Legislature).

Status: ADOPTED. The measure has completed the legislative process and would be presented to the Governor for proclamation (if not automatically enacted by tradition) or await gubernatorial action.

Sponsor

Primary sponsor: Assembly Member Joe DeStefano.

Impact and Considerations

No fiscal impact or regulatory change is anticipated.

The resolution provides a platform to publicly recognize the vital role of Emergency Nurses and may encourage events, awareness campaigns, and appreciation initiatives during Emergency Nurses Week.

Note: The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and procedural status as a memorializing resolution with ceremonial significance rather than a binding statute.