DelawareDelaware designates October 19–25, 2026, as Free Speech Week
Delaware designated October 19–25, 2026, as Free Speech Week to honor free speech and a free press without requiring events.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers designated October 19–25, 2026, as Free Speech Week statewide. The resolution honors free speech and a free press but does not require events.
Argument forThe designation could encourage schools and community groups to hold events about free speech and a free press.
Argument againstBecause the resolution only designates a week, it might reach few people unless schools or other groups choose to hold events.
More detail
Delaware's Senate and House designated a week to recognize free speech and a free press. The designation applies statewide in Delaware. The designation covers October 19 through 25, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 18Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded REVISED Consent Calendar Number 27. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 17Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 17Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jun 18Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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