DelawareDelaware recognizes September 2026 as Veterans Suicide Prevention Month
Delaware lawmakers recognized September 2026 as Veterans Suicide Prevention Month and urged residents to check on veterans and help people in crisis find support.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized September 2026 as Veterans Suicide Prevention Month across the state, bringing public attention to suicide prevention among veterans.
Lawmakers encouraged Delaware residents to learn suicide warning signs, check on veterans and military families, and help people in crisis find immediate support.
Argument forThe recognition and call to check on veterans could start conversations that help people in crisis find support.
Argument againstRecognizing a month may raise awareness, but it might do little for veterans who need care because the resolution does not provide services.
More detail
The Senate and House recognized a month for veteran suicide prevention. The recognition applies throughout Delaware. The recognition covers September 2026.
The Senate encouraged residents to learn warning signs, check in, and connect people in crisis with support. The appeal addresses Delaware residents and focuses on veterans and military families.
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- Passed 1st Chamber
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History
- 2026
- Jun 23Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 28. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 18Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 18Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jun 23Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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