DelawareDelaware lawmakers mark June 2026 for Alzheimer’s and brain awareness
Delaware lawmakers recognized June 2026 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and urged residents to wear purple to spread awareness of dementia.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized June 2026 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month to draw attention to the disease and other forms of dementia.
Delaware residents are urged to wear purple to help spread awareness of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Wearing purple is voluntary.
Argument forRecognizing the month and asking residents to wear purple could help more Delawareans notice Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Argument againstA call to wear purple may raise awareness without giving direct help to Delaware families who spend many hours caring for people with dementia.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers recognized June 2026 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. The recognition covers Alzheimer’s disease and brain awareness in Delaware. The recognition applies to June 2026.
Delaware lawmakers urge residents to wear purple. The request applies to all Delaware residents and aims to spread awareness of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
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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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