DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognize May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month
Delaware lawmakers recognized May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month and called on residents and public agencies to raise awareness.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month, drawing attention to mental health across the state.
Lawmakers called on Delaware residents, government agencies, and others to raise mental health awareness and keep helping people across the state.
Argument forA shared month of attention could help Delaware residents talk about mental health and seek support sooner.
Argument againstPeople seeking treatment may see little direct help, because the resolution asks for awareness but does not provide care.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers recognized May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month. The recognition applies to Delaware.
Lawmakers called on people and agencies to raise mental health awareness and keep helping Delawareans. The call is directed to Delaware residents, government agencies, and others.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 20Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 20Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- May 20Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- May 20Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
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