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SR 423

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY WEEK

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Balkema and 3 co-sponsors

Designates Sept 21–27, 2025 as Surgical Technology Week in Illinois to honor surgical technologists and educators for patient safety and sterile technique.

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Bill Summary · SR 423

Summary — SR 423: "Surgical Technology Week" (Senate Resolution)

Purpose

SR 423 is a ceremonial Senate resolution that designates the week of September 21–27, 2025 as “Surgical Technology Week” in the State of Illinois. The resolution honors surgical technologists for their role in patient safety and recognizes the educators who train them.

Key provisions

  • Declares September 21–27, 2025 as Surgical Technology Week in Illinois.
  • Commends surgical technologists for their dedication to patient safety, sterile/aseptic technique, and supporting safe conduct of surgical procedures.
  • Recognizes certified surgical technologists (graduates of accredited programs who pass the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting exam) and their educators for specialized training and patient advocacy.
  • Quotes the profession’s motto “Aeger Primo” (“the patient first”) to underscore the commitment to patient safety.

Background and findings cited in the resolution

  • Surgical technology has grown over 60+ years into a highly skilled, versatile allied health profession.
  • There are over 100,000 surgical technologists nationwide who are integral members of the surgical team.
  • Surgical technologists help prevent surgical site infections and ensure equipment and procedures function safely and effectively.

Who is affected

  • The resolution is ceremonial and does not create legal rights or obligations. Its primary beneficiaries are:
    • Surgical technologists practicing in Illinois (and their professional visibility).
    • Educators and accredited surgical technology training programs.
    • Hospitals and surgical teams insofar as recognition may raise public and institutional awareness of the profession.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: April 16, 2025 (received by Secretary of the Senate).
  • Senate actions include: read and adopted (Senate Read and Adopted on March 21, 2025; recorded and read & adopted on April 22, 2025), and reported enrolled on April 22, 2025.
  • Additional procedural entries dated October 14–15, 2025 show co‑sponsors added (Sen. Laura M. Murphy, Sen. Chris Balkema, Sen. Doris Turner) and final adoption listed October 15, 2025.
  • Sponsors listed: Kenya Wicks (primary), Randal Mangham (primary), Tonya Anderson (primary), David Koehler (primary); co-sponsors added later: Laura M. Murphy, Doris Turner, Chris Balkema.

Impact and limitations

  • The resolution is symbolic and intended to recognize and raise awareness of the surgical technologist profession; it does not authorize funding, change licensing, or amend statutes.
  • It may encourage public recognition, support recruitment/education efforts, and promote institutional observances during the designated week.

Note: The version file provided with SR 423 also contains text from an unrelated Senate resolution honoring the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival; that content pertains to a different event and jurisdiction and is not part of the Surgical Technology Week declaration.

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

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