DelawareDelaware recognizes nurses who care for survivors of violence
Delaware lawmakers adopted a resolution recognizing programs run by specially trained nurses who care for survivors of sexual assault and other violence.
What it does
Lawmakers recognized programs whose nurses care for survivors and collect evidence that can help investigations. The resolution does not provide money or require more services.
Argument forRecognition could draw attention to nurses who care for survivors and collect evidence that may help investigations.
Argument againstSurvivors who need more local services or housing might still face gaps because the resolution does not provide either.
More detail
Delaware's Senate and House recognized forensic nurse examiner programs. The programs care for survivors of sexual assault and other violence, including domestic violence and child or elder abuse.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 29Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 16. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 28Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 28Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jan 29Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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