Delaware Bills

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 29, 2026

HCR 88: RECOGNIZING JANUARY 2026 AS “NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

HCR 88 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month" in Delaware. It does not create new laws or affect any specific individuals or groups; it simply makes a symbolic acknowledgment of mentoring efforts. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in early 2026. This type of resolution serves to highlight a cause but has no binding policy impact.

Ed Osienski (D) Bryan Shupe (R) Dave Sokola (D) Bill Carson (D) Stell Selby (D)

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 29, 2026

HCR 92: ENCOURAGING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO INVEST IN MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAMS.

This concurrent resolution emphasizes the importance of middle school years and the need for additional investment in programs that serve middle school youth.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 29, 2026

HCR 95: DESIGNATING JANUARY AS “MUSLIM HERITAGE MONTH” AND RECOGNIZING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN AND MUSLIM RESIDENTS OF DELAWARE AS THEY OBSERVE RAMADAN.

This Concurrent Resolution designates January as “Muslim Heritage Month” and recognizes Ramadan and Muslim residents of this State as they observe it.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SCR 128: RECOGNIZING JANUARY 2026 AS “NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

SCR 128 is a ceremonial resolution designating January 2026 as "National Blood Donor Month" in Delaware. It formally recognizes the importance of blood donation through a symbolic state acknowledgment, without creating new laws or affecting any specific individuals or groups. The resolution was introduced and passed unanimously in both the Delaware Senate and House on January 29, 2026.

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 29, 2026

HCR 82: DIRECTING THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM TO PRODUCE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON THE STATE OF PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This House Concurrent Resolution establishes the purpose and protocol for the creation of a state of the state report on perinatal mental health in Delaware. The report is to be prepared by the Behavioral Health Consortium in consultation with its Maternal Mental Health Working Group, the Department of Health and Social Services, the Delaware Health Commission’s Health Workforce Subcommittee, the Delaware Perinatal Quality Collaborative, and the Maternal and Child Death Review Committee for review by the Governor, the Delaware State Senate, the Delaware House of Representatives, the Senate Health and Social Services Committee, the House Health and Human Development Committee, and the Director and Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services by December 1, 2026, and is to include a summary of current state programming, training and education, gaps in services, funding streams, demographic information, performance outcomes, and utilization data as well as any recommendations for addressing access and racial and socioeconomic disparities.

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 29, 2026

HCR 93: DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 28, 2026, AS "RARE DISEASE DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

HCR 93 is a symbolic resolution designating February 28, 2026, as "Rare Disease Day" in Delaware. It does not create new laws, policies, or funding; it solely recognizes this date for awareness purposes. The resolution was unanimously passed by both the House and Senate on January 29, 2026. This designation directly affects Delaware residents by highlighting rare disease awareness but has no direct policy impact.

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 29, 2026

HCR 94: URGING PJM INTERCONNECTION TO MAINTAIN PRICE COLLARS AT THE CURRENT RATE AND ENCOURAGING REFORMS TO THE INTERCONNECTION QUEUE.

This concurrent resolution urges PJM Interconnection to extend price collars for 2 years at the current rate of $325/mw-day and to implement reforms to its interconnection queue to allow for increased generation capacity to come online faster and prevent the need for price collars in the future.

Topics ✓ Energy

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SCR 136: DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026, AS "EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH" IN DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the month of February 2026, as "Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention Month" in Delaware to raise awareness, promote early detection, and encourage access to effective treatment for eating disorders.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SCR 139: RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 4, 2026, AS "USO DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 4, 2026, as "USO Day" in the State of Delaware and honors USO Delaware for its important and inspiring work in support of military members and their families.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SCR 140: RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 15, 2026, AS “INTERNATIONAL ANGELMAN DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

SCR 140 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 15, 2026, as "International Angelman Day" in Delaware. It has no policy or funding impact - it solely serves to symbolically honor awareness of Angelman Syndrome on that date. The resolution passed unanimously in the Delaware Senate (21-0) and by voice vote in the House on January 29, 2026. As a recognition measure, it directly affects Delaware residents by designating a specific day for community observance but does not alter laws or regulations.

passed · Delaware · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SR 17: EXPRESSING OUTRAGE OVER DEATHS INVOLVING AGENTS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; CALLING FOR TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO PRESERVE FAITH AND TRUST IN LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND AFFIRMING THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

This resolution considers the increasingly egregious tactics, including lethal use of force, being used by agents of the Department of Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

failed · Delaware · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SR 16: EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF LIFE, AFFIRMING THE RULE OF LAW, RECOGNIZING THE CHALLENGING AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FACED BY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND CALLING FOR FACT-BASED REVIEW AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

This resolution acknowledges the tragedy of loss of life, affirms the importance of peaceful protest, and recognizes the challenging conditions faced during law enforcement operations. It emphasizes respect for due process and the need for a careful, fact-based review of events.

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