Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Concurrent Resolution
HCR 109: RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF APRIL 11 THROUGH APRIL 17, 2026, AS "BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK" IN DELAWARE.
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Plain-language summary
HCR 109 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Delaware House on April 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF APRIL 11 THROUGH APRIL 17, 2026, AS "BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK" IN DELAWARE. Primary sponsor: Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Kam Smith (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Tizzy Lockman (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic). It lists 28 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the week of April 11-17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Awareness Week" in Delaware.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 27 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Kam Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Marie Pinkney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Bryan Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Stephanie Bolden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Eric Buckson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Bill Bush | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Bill Carson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kerri Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Rae Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Ed Osienski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Trey Paradee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Nicole Poore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
- Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Introduced in House