DelawareDelaware recognizes April 19–25, 2026, as Crime Victims' Rights Week
Delaware lawmakers recognized the week of April 19–25, 2026, to honor crime victims, survivors, and people who help them.
What it does
Delaware recognized April 19–25, 2026, as Crime Victims' Rights Week. Lawmakers also thanked community members and professionals who help crime victims.
Argument forNaming the week could draw attention to crime survivors and the people who help them.
Argument againstRecognition alone may offer little direct help to survivors who need services.
More detail
Delaware's House and Senate recognized Crime Victims' Rights Week. The recognition focuses on crime victims and survivors in Delaware and thanks people who help them. The recognized week runs from April 19 through April 25, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Apr 21Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 21Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 21Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- Apr 21Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
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