DelawareDelaware lawmakers honor Dr. King and urge holiday observance
Delaware lawmakers recognized Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s work and urged citizens to observe his holiday on January 19, 2026.
What it does
Delaware's Senate and House honor Dr. King's leadership, achievements, and sacrifices. They urge citizens to take part in observing his holiday on January 19, 2026.
Argument forHonoring Dr. King's work could encourage Delaware citizens to observe the holiday and reflect on his fight for civil rights.
Argument againstThe call to observe the holiday is voluntary, so it may have little effect on people who do not plan to take part.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers honor Dr. King and urge citizens to observe his holiday. The call to observe the holiday is addressed to all Delaware citizens. The resolution urges participation; it does not require it. The requested observance is on January 19, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 15Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 15Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Jan 15Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jan 15Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
Civil Rights & Voting