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NY J01380

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2026, as Nurses Day in New York State, coinciding with National Nurses Day
  • Recognizes New York State's over 256,000 registered nurses, part of nearly 2.9 million registered nurses nationwide comprising the largest U.S. health care profession
  • Acknowledges May 12th as the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing
  • Highlights growing demand for registered nurses due to aging population, expanding life-sustaining technology, and growth of home health care services
  • Emphasizes the role of professional nursing in patient safety, quality care, and cost-effective health care delivery

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2026, as Nurses Day in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/12/2026

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