DelawareDelaware marks April 2026 for limb loss and limb difference awareness
Delaware lawmakers recognized April 2026 as a statewide awareness month for people living with limb loss or limb differences.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized April 2026 as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month statewide. It draws attention to residents living with limb loss or limb differences.
Delawareans are encouraged to celebrate people with limb loss or limb differences, learn about their concerns, thank family and caregivers, and honor veterans who lost limbs in service.
Argument forMarking the month could help Delawareans learn about issues facing neighbors with limb loss or limb differences.
Argument againstPeople who need prosthetic care might see little direct help because recognizing a month does not provide that care.
More detail
Delaware's Senate and House recognized April 2026 as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. The recognition concerns people living with limb loss or limb differences across Delaware. The recognition applies to April 2026.
The resolution encourages Delawareans to take part in the awareness month. The invitation highlights people with limb loss or limb differences, their family and caregivers, and veterans who lost limbs in service. Taking part is encouraged, not required. The invitation concerns April 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 16Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 16Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 16Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Apr 16Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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