Louisiana Senate Bill SR115

Louisiana 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/14/25
• Passed: 5/19/25

Caption

Designates the week of May 18-24, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Week in Louisiana.

Summary

Senate Resolution 115 designates May 18-24, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Week in Louisiana. The resolution recognizes the national observance established by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and the American College of Emergency Physicians, and it adopts the theme “We Care. For Everyone.” for the state’s observance. The resolution describes emergency medical services as an essential public service and a critical part of the health care continuum. It highlights the role of EMS personnel in providing lifesaving care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including out-of-hospital care, preventive medicine, follow-up care, and telemedicine support, and it notes the extensive training and continuing education required of both career and volunteer providers.

Impact

This resolution does not change substantive state law or create new regulatory requirements. Its legal effect is ceremonial and commemorative: it formally recognizes EMS Week in Louisiana and encourages citizens to observe it through programs, ceremonies, and activities. The measure is directed at honoring EMS professionals and raising public awareness of emergency medical services and their role in public safety and health care.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and appreciative. The bill text emphasizes gratitude for the dedication, training, and lifesaving work of EMS personnel, and there is no recorded committee or floor opposition in the provided materials. The resolution is framed as a recognition measure intended to celebrate and support emergency medical responders and related professionals across the state.

Contention

No notable contention is reflected in the available record. Because the resolution is honorary and nonbinding, it does not appear to have generated debate over policy, funding, or legal changes. The only substantive emphasis is on the importance of EMS providers, the breadth of the EMS system, and the appropriateness of public recognition for their service.