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IL HR0617
Resolution
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lindsey LaPointe
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AI Summary
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Declares January 18-24, 2026 as CRNA Week in Illinois to recognize Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and their contributions to healthcare
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CRNAs are advanced practice registered nurses who have provided anesthesia care in the United States for more than 150 years
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CRNAs became the first nursing specialty to receive direct Medicare reimbursement rights through 1986 Congressional legislation
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CRNAs serve as primary anesthesia providers in rural and underserved communities and for U.S. military personnel
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CRNAs practice across all healthcare settings including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, obstetrical delivery rooms, and specialist offices
Legislative Description
CRNA WEEK
Last Action
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2/11/2026