DelawareDelaware recognizes April 2025 as Second Chance Month
Delaware lawmakers recognized April 2025 as Second Chance Month to raise awareness of the barriers people with criminal records face when rebuilding their lives.
What it does
Delaware recognized April 2025 as Second Chance Month. Lawmakers say the month gives employers and communities a chance to welcome people with criminal records.
Argument forThe recognition could encourage employers and community groups to give people with criminal records a second chance.
Argument againstPeople struggling to find work or housing may still need direct help, since the resolution only recognizes a month.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers recognized Second Chance Month. The recognition covers Delaware and focuses on people with criminal records. The recognition covers April 2025.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Mar 26Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 25Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 25Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Mar 26Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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