DelawareDelaware recognizes four 2026 first responder suicide awareness days
Delaware's adopted resolution recognizes four days in September 2026 to raise awareness of suicide among different groups of first responders.
What it does
Delaware recognizes September 24–27, 2026, as four suicide awareness days, with one day each for firefighters, emergency medical workers, law enforcement officers, and telecommunications workers.
Argument forNaming these days could help first responders and their families talk about suicide and encourage people to seek help.
Argument againstRecognition alone may do little for first responders who need immediate mental health care, because the resolution provides no services or funding.
More detail
Delaware recognizes four first responder suicide awareness days. The days honor firefighters, emergency medical workers, law enforcement officers, and telecommunications workers in Delaware. Firefighters are recognized on September 24, emergency medical workers on September 25, law enforcement officers on September 26, and telecommunications workers on September 27, all in 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 17Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 26. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 16Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 16Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jun 17Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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