DelawareDelaware recognizes May 22 as Stop the Bleed Day
Delaware lawmakers recognized May 22, 2025, as Stop the Bleed Day and encouraged residents to learn how to help someone with severe bleeding.
What it does
Delaware recognized May 22, 2025, as Stop the Bleed Day. The day draws attention to learning how to help someone who is bleeding badly.
Lawmakers encourage Delaware residents to take part and learn how to control severe bleeding. The resolution does not require anyone to train.
Argument forEncouraging residents to learn how to control bleeding may help a bystander give aid before emergency workers arrive.
Argument againstBecause training is encouraged rather than required, some residents might remain unprepared to help when someone is bleeding badly.
More detail
Delaware's Senate and House recognize May 22, 2025, as Stop the Bleed Day. The recognition applies across Delaware.
Lawmakers encourage residents to take part and learn how to control severe bleeding. The encouragement applies to all Delaware residents. Participation and training are voluntary.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 20Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 20Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- May 20Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- May 20Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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