DelawareDelaware lawmakers designated May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Delaware lawmakers designated May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month to draw attention to prevention and early signs of the illness.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers designated May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month. The resolution calls attention to preventing tick bites and spotting Lyme disease early.
Argument forThe designation could prompt residents to learn about tick bites and early symptoms, which may help them seek care sooner.
Argument againstA designation alone may leave some residents without prevention advice because the resolution does not require an education effort.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers designated May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month. The designation applies across Delaware. The designation covers May 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 14Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 14Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- May 14Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- May 14Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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