DelawareDelaware recognizes April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Delaware lawmakers have recognized April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, pointing to abuse reports and the need to protect children.
What it does
Delaware's Senate and House recognize April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The resolution encourages residents to support parents raising children in safe homes.
Argument forThe recognition could prompt more Delaware residents to support parents raising children in safe homes.
Argument againstFamilies who need help may see little direct support because the resolution names a month but does not direct anyone to provide services.
More detail
Delaware's Senate and House recognize April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The recognition applies throughout Delaware. The recognition is for 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 14Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 14Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 14Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Apr 14Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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