Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SJR 18
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Adopted
Sponsors
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 House | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 10, 2026 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 23, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 23, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT - Jun 17, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits - Jun 11, 2026 · House
Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 5 Favorable - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate