New York Assembly Bill K00543

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/19/25
• Refer: 5/19/25
• Passed: 5/20/25

Caption

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 8, 2025, as Emergency Nurses Day and October 5-11, 2025, as Emergency Nurses Week in the State of New York

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 543 is a ceremonial memorializing resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 8, 2025, as Emergency Nurses Day and October 5-11, 2025, as Emergency Nurses Week in New York State. The resolution recognizes emergency nurses as the first line of care in emergency departments and highlights their role in patient treatment, public education, and the delivery of emergency services. The measure does not create or amend any substantive state law, impose regulatory requirements, or appropriate funds. Its practical effect is limited to expressing the Legislature’s appreciation for emergency nurses and encouraging a gubernatorial proclamation honoring their work and professionalism.

Impact

This resolution would have no direct legal effect on state statutes, agency authority, or private rights. Its impact is symbolic and commemorative only, aimed at elevating public awareness of emergency nursing and formally recognizing the profession through a state proclamation.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment reflected in the bill text is strongly supportive and appreciative of emergency nurses. The resolution emphasizes their dedication, professionalism, and resilience in the face of difficult working conditions, including verbal and physical abuse, patient hardship, and emergency department crowding. No opposing views, votes, or committee objections are provided in the available record.

Contention

There is no recorded contention in the provided materials. Because this is a nonbinding honorary resolution, the likely focus is recognition rather than policy debate. The only substantive themes mentioned are the challenges emergency nurses face in practice, such as access block, ramping, and workplace abuse, but these are presented as reasons for commendation rather than points of disagreement.