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SR 115

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates the week of May 18-24, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Week in Louisiana.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gerald Boudreaux

Louisiana recognizes May 18-24, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Week to honor EMS personnel statewide.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/22/2025.
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Bill Summary · SR 115

Legislative bill overview

SR 115 designates May 18-24, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in Louisiana. This is a symbolic resolution recognizing and honoring emergency medical services personnel and their contributions to public safety and health.

Why is this important

Designating official recognition weeks brings public attention to critical professions and their workforce. For EMS, this acknowledgment can support recruitment and retention efforts while raising community awareness about the challenges first responders face in emergency medical care.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic versus substantive action: Critics may argue that designations without funding or policy changes do little to address actual EMS challenges like low pay, burnout, and staffing shortages
  • Resource allocation: Questions about whether ceremonial recognitions represent appropriate use of legislative time when EMS systems face operational and financial pressures
  • Equity in recognition: Some may question why certain professions receive official recognition weeks while others do not, or whether resources would be better directed toward EMS system improvements

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

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