Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Concurrent Resolution
HCR 83: DESIGNATING JANUARY 23, 2026, AS "MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
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Plain-language summary
HCR 83 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Delaware House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: DESIGNATING JANUARY 23, 2026, AS "MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. Primary sponsor: Kam Smith (Democratic), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Tizzy Lockman (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 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 designates January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in the State of Delaware.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 22 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Marie Pinkney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Bryan Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Stephanie Bolden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Bill Carson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kerri Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Debra Heffernan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| 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 |
| DeShanna Neal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Ed Osienski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Madinah Wilson-Anton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Lyndon Yearick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“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: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Passed By House. Votes: 34 YES 7 ABSENT. Reason Taken: HCR 83 revote after reconsideration
- Rescinded in House
- Reconsidered in House
- Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Introduced in House