DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognize March 2025 as developmental disabilities awareness month
Delaware lawmakers recognized March 2025 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and encouraged residents to support people with developmental disabilities.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized March 2025 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, calling attention to people with developmental disabilities and their place in community life.
Lawmakers encouraged Delaware residents to support people with developmental disabilities, speak up for their rights, and help them take part in community life.
Argument forThe recognition could draw attention to barriers people with developmental disabilities face and encourage more residents to support their participation.
Argument againstBecause the resolution recognizes a month and encourages action, people with developmental disabilities may see little direct change in services or access.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers recognized March 2025 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The recognition applies across Delaware and concerns people with developmental disabilities.
Lawmakers encouraged Delaware residents to support people with developmental disabilities. The request applies to all Delaware residents and concerns people with developmental disabilities. This is a request, with no required action.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Apr 9Passed in House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 4. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 27Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 27Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Apr 9Passed in House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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