DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognize June 15, 2025, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Delaware lawmakers recognized June 15, 2025, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day and urged residents to learn how to protect older adults.
What it does
The Senate and House recognized June 15, 2025, as Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day, marking a date for public attention to harm against older adults.
Lawmakers urged everyone in Delaware to learn how to protect and care for older people. The resolution encourages learning but requires no action.
Argument forA dedicated day could prompt Delaware residents to learn about elder abuse and take steps to protect older adults.
Argument againstRecognizing a day and urging people to learn may do little for older adults who need direct help or protection.
More detail
The Senate and House recognized June 15, 2025, as Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The recognition applies across Delaware. The recognition is for June 15, 2025.
Lawmakers urged all Delawareans to learn how to protect and care for older people. The resolution encourages learning but does not require anyone to act.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 12Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 12Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Jun 12Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jun 12Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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