Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 21-27, 2025, as Surgical Technologist Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session

Designates September 21–27, 2025 as Surgical Technologists Week in New York to recognize and honor the vital role of surgical technologists in patient safety and care.

REFERRED TO CALENDAR

Summary of Assembly Resolution No. 1536 (2025-2026) – Surgical Technologists Week

Purpose

Memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 21–27, 2025 as Surgical Technologists Week in the State of New York.

Key provisions

The resolution designates the week of September 21–27, 2025 as Surgical Technologists Week in New York.

It recognizes the vital role of surgical technologists in patient care and in the surgical team, including responsibilities for sterile/aseptic technique, equipment function, and facilitating safe surgical procedures.

It notes the long-standing development of surgical technology (over 60 years) and its importance in reducing surgical site infections and enhancing patient safety.

It acknowledges that all major hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers in New York employ surgical technologists.

It references the Association of Surgical Technologists’ designation of National Surgical Technologists Week each September and aligns New York with the broader national recognition.

The resolution expresses appreciation for the dedication, professionalism, and contributions of surgical technologists to the quality of life, care, and health of New Yorkers.

Who is affected

Surgical technologists and the broader healthcare community in New York, including hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, by officially recognizing their role.

Governor’s office, as the action requested is for the Governor to issue the proclamation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

The bill is a memorialization resolution, which requests the Governor to proclaim Surgical Technologists Week for the specified dates in 2025.

Status: Referred to Calendar on 2026-05-29, indicating it has advanced through committee consideration and is awaiting scheduling for floor action, or further legislative steps as appropriate for a resolution.

There is no new law or funding authorized; the measure is ceremonial and symbolic, designed to honor and recognize the profession.

Impact and significance

Provides official state-level recognition for surgical technologists.

Aligns New York with national observances honoring the profession.

May raise awareness of the profession’s contributions to patient safety and surgical outcomes among policymakers, healthcare institutions, and the public.

Can serve as a formal platform for institutions and individuals to celebrate and advocate for the profession during Surgical Technologists Week.