DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognize February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day
Delaware's House and Senate recognized February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day for residents living with rare diseases and their families.
What it does
Delaware's House and Senate recognized February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day. The resolution describes challenges that patients and their families face.
Argument forRecognizing the day could draw attention to delays in diagnosis and trouble finding care for people with rare diseases.
Argument againstFamilies struggling to find specialists may see little direct help because recognizing a day does not provide medical care.
More detail
Delaware's House and Senate recognized a statewide Rare Disease Day. The recognition concerns people with rare diseases and their families in Delaware. The recognition is for February 28, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 29Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 16. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 29Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- Jan 29Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- Jan 29Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 2nd Chamber
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