PennsylvaniaPennsylvania House would recognize neonatal nurses during a week in 2026
The Pennsylvania House would recognize nurses who care for newborns, including those who provide intensive care and help families prepare for discharge.
What it does
The House would recognize September 12 through 18, 2026, as Neonatal Nurses Week in Pennsylvania, honoring nurses who care for newborns.
Argument forRecognizing neonatal nurses could draw attention to the specialized care they provide and the support they give families.
Argument againstBecause the resolution only names a recognition week, it might draw attention without requiring hospitals to change newborn care or provide more support.
More detail
The House of Representatives would recognize September 12 through 18, 2026, as Neonatal Nurses Week in Pennsylvania. The recognition honors neonatal nurses in Pennsylvania, including nurses who care for newborns in intensive care. The recognition applies to September 12 through 18, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 6AdoptedAdopted
- Vote recorded House Resolution 578. Result: pass.Lower
- Oct 5Removed from table
- Sep 30Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
- Jun 24Reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Health): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 22Referred to HealthIntroduced
- Oct 6AdoptedAdopted
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