Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SJR 9
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Adopted
Sponsors
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 House | 3/5 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 12, 2025 Senate | 3/4 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 21, 2025
Signed by Governor - Jun 25, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT - Jun 18, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits - Jun 12, 2025 · House
Assigned to Administration Committee in House - Jun 12, 2025 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT - Jun 11, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits - Jun 6, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate