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Introduced
09/18/2025
09/18/2025
In Committee
10/28/2025
10/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
10/28/2025
10/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/28/2025
10/28/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Declares the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025 as Surgical Technology Week in the State of Illinois. Honors these dedicated healthcare professionals for their hard work and expertise in patient safety in the operating room that often goes unnoticed. Recognizes their educators for providing them with specialized training in surgical technology.
AI Summary
This resolution designates the week of September 21-27, 2025 as Surgical Technology Week in Illinois, recognizing the critical role of surgical technologists in healthcare. The resolution highlights that over 100,000 surgical technologists nationwide play an essential part in surgical teams, being responsible for maintaining sterile conditions, ensuring proper equipment function, and preventing life-threatening surgical site infections. It emphasizes that these professionals are highly trained, graduating from accredited programs and becoming certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting after passing a national examination. The resolution also notes their professional motto "Aeger Primo" (meaning "the patient first"), which reflects their commitment to patient safety and advocacy. By passing this resolution, the Illinois House of Representatives seeks to honor surgical technologists for their often unrecognized but vital work in operating rooms and to acknowledge the specialized training provided by their educators.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Michelle Mussman (D)*,
Regan Deering (R),
Maura Hirschauer (D),
Bob Morgan (D),
Patrick Sheehan (R),
Last Action
Resolution Adopted (on 10/28/2025)
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