DelawareGovernor to appoint two people affected by suicide to coalition
The signed bill calls for two governor-appointed seats on Delaware’s suicide prevention coalition for people personally affected by suicide.
What it does
The governor would appoint two members to Delaware’s suicide prevention coalition. One must have considered or survived an attempt at suicide; the other must have lost a loved one to suicide.
Argument forMembers who have faced suicidal thoughts, survived an attempt, or lost someone could bring firsthand insight to the coalition’s work.
Argument againstRequiring specific personal experiences for these seats may limit the governor’s choices when filling them.
More detail
The signed bill calls for the governor to appoint two members to the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition. One seat is for someone who has considered or survived an attempt at suicide. The other is for someone who has lost a loved one to suicide.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Aug 12Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 26Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 9Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 FavorableMinor
- Mar 27Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 27Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENTPassed House
- Mar 26Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 4 Favorable, 7 On Its MeritsMinor
- Mar 20Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in HouseIntroduced
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