DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognize June 15, 2026, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Older Delawareans are the focus of a June 15, 2026, awareness day that urges residents to learn how to protect them from abuse.
What it does
The House and Senate recognized June 15, 2026, as Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day. They urged all Delawareans to learn ways to protect older people.
Argument forThe awareness day and call to learn could help residents recognize abuse and protect older people.
Argument againstBecause the resolution only urges residents to learn, some might take no action, limiting its help for older people facing abuse.
More detail
The House and Senate recognized an elder abuse awareness day and urged residents to learn how to protect older people. The recognition applies across Delaware, and the appeal is to all Delawareans. The call to learn encourages residents; it does not require them to act. The recognition is for June 15, 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 11Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 25. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 11Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- Jun 11Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- Jun 11Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
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