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SR 829

Nurses Day; recognize March 11, 2026

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Brass and 15 co-sponsors

Georgia designates March 11, 2026, as Nurses Day to honor nursing professionals' healthcare contributions through ceremonial recognition.

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Bill Summary · SR 829

Legislative bill overview

SR 829 is a symbolic resolution that designates March 11, 2026, as "Nurses Day" in Georgia to recognize and honor the contributions of nurses to healthcare and their communities. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or regulatory changes—it is purely ceremonial.

Why is this important

This resolution acknowledges the essential role nurses play in the healthcare system, particularly relevant given increased public attention to nursing shortages and working conditions following the pandemic. Symbolic recognition can boost morale and raise awareness about nursing as a profession, though it carries no binding legal or budgetary consequences.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited tangible impact: Critics may argue that symbolic resolutions do little to address actual challenges nurses face, such as staffing shortages, burnout, and wage concerns
  • Resource allocation concerns: Some may question whether legislative time spent on ceremonial measures could be better directed toward substantive healthcare policy
  • Specificity of date: The selection of March 11 rather than Florence Nightingale's birthday (May 12), National Nurses Day, or another date may lack clear justification

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

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