DelawareDelaware lawmakers designated January 2025 as tobacco awareness month
Delaware lawmakers designated January 2025 for tobacco use awareness and encouraged schools, health advocates, and community groups to teach people about tobacco use.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers designated January 2025 as Tobacco Use Awareness Month to draw attention to tobacco use and its health risks.
Lawmakers encouraged Delaware schools, health advocates, and community groups to do more tobacco education and prevention work. The request does not require them to take part.
Argument forThe designation and call for community outreach could help more Delaware residents learn about tobacco risks and support for quitting.
Argument againstTobacco education may reach people unevenly because schools and community groups are encouraged to take part but are not required to.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers designated a month for tobacco use awareness. The designation applies in Delaware. The designation applies to January 2025.
Lawmakers encouraged wider tobacco education and prevention efforts. The request is aimed at Delaware schools, health advocates, and community groups. Participation is encouraged, not required.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jan 30Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 30Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 1 ABSENT 2 VACANTPassed 1st Chamber
- Jan 30Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jan 30Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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