RECOGNIZING MAY 23, 2024, AS “STOP THE BLEED DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This bill designates May 23, 2024, as "Stop the Bleed Day" throughout Delaware to raise public awareness about hemorrhage control. The resolution encourages citizens to learn how to stop life-threatening bleeding using techniques and kits, such as tourniquets, typically provided by the American College of Surgeons. It serves as a commemorative measure to promote preparedness for trauma emergencies rather than enacting new laws or funding.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Governor
Introduced May 23, 2024
Last action Jun 12, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 23, 2024
How they voted
18–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 21
May 23, 2024
D
Democratic15
80% Yea
R
Republican6
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed In House by Voice Vote
lower
Jun 12, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
May 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
upper
May 23, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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