DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognize March 18, 2026, as National Youth Heart Screening Day
Delaware lawmakers recognized March 18, 2026, as National Youth Heart Screening Day to encourage heart screening and education about sudden cardiac arrest in young people.
What it does
Lawmakers recognized March 18, 2026, as National Youth Heart Screening Day in Delaware. The resolution encourages heart screening and education but does not require either.
Argument forThe recognition could prompt families to learn about heart screening and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest in young people.
Argument againstYoung people may see little direct change because the resolution does not require schools or clinics to offer screenings.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers recognize March 18, 2026, as National Youth Heart Screening Day. The recognition applies in Delaware and focuses on heart health for children and young adults. The resolution encourages screenings and education. It does not require them.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 19Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 18. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 18Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 18Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Mar 19Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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