SJR 18 DE
DESIGNATING AUGUST 31, 2026, AS "INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND REQUIRING THE STATE FLAG TO BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF IN OBSERVANCE.
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Summary
This Joint Resolution designates August 31, 2026 as "International Overdose Awareness Day" in Delaware and requires the state flag to be flown at half-staff in observance and to honor those whose lives were taken too soon.
Sponsors (7)
- Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic · primary
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
- Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
- Ray Seigfried Democratic · primary
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
- Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
Action history (7)
- Jun 4, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 10, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 5 Favorable · upper
- Jun 10, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · upper
- Jun 11, 2026 Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House · lower
- Jun 17, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits · lower
- Jun 23, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT · lower
- Jul 23, 2026 Signed by Governor · executive
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