DelawareDelaware lawmakers encourage workplaces to support people in recovery
Delaware lawmakers adopted a resolution encouraging employers, community groups, and public partners to spread workplace practices that support people recovering from substance use disorder.
What it does
Employers, community groups, and public partners are encouraged to work together to spread workplace practices that support people in recovery. Employers are not required to adopt them.
Argument forWorking together could help more employers learn practices that reduce stigma and support workers recovering from substance use disorder.
Argument againstWorkers in recovery may see little change if employers choose not to take up the practices lawmakers encourage.
More detail
Lawmakers encourage employers, community groups, and public partners to work together to help more workplaces support recovery. The call concerns workplaces across Delaware and people affected by substance use disorder. Employers are encouraged to use these practices; the resolution does not require them to do so.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 16Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 16Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 16Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- Apr 16Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
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