DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognize May 2026 as Healthy Vision Month
Delaware lawmakers recognized May 2026 as Healthy Vision Month and encouraged residents to observe it and get eye exams from time to time.
What it does
Delaware's House and Senate recognized May 2026 as Healthy Vision Month. They urged residents to mark the month in ways that fit them.
Lawmakers also urged Delaware residents to get eye exams from time to time. The resolution does not require exams or set a schedule.
Argument forEncouraging eye exams could help Delaware residents find vision problems early, when they are easier to treat.
Argument againstUrging eye exams may do little for children from lower income families who still go without needed glasses.
More detail
Delaware's House and Senate recognized May 2026 as Healthy Vision Month. The recognition and request apply across Delaware. The recognition applies to May 2026.
The resolution urges Delaware residents to get eye exams from time to time. The request applies to all Delaware residents. This is a request, not a requirement.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 6Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 5Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 5Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- May 6Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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