SJR 9 DE
DESIGNATING AUGUST 31, 2025, 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, 2025, as "International Overdose Awareness Day" in the State of Delaware and requires that in observance, the State flag be flown at half-staff at State facilities. By recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, this Joint Resolution affirms the importance of overdose awareness, remembers those who have died from overdose, and acknowledges the grief suffered from losing a loved one to overdose.
Sponsors (7)
- Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic · primary
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Franklin D. Cooke Democratic · primary
- Sarah McBride · primary
- Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
Action history (7)
- Jun 6, 2025 Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 11, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 12, 2025 Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT · upper
- Jun 12, 2025 Assigned to Administration Committee in House · lower
- Jun 18, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits · lower
- Jun 25, 2025 Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT · lower
- Jul 21, 2025 Signed by Governor · executive
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