Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution
HJR 13: DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO STUDY THE CREATION OF A DELAWARE HEALTHCARE APPRENTICESHIP DEGREE PROGRAM AND TO REPORT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HJR 13 is a joint resolution introduced in the Delaware House on June 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO STUDY THE CREATION OF A DELAWARE HEALTHCARE APPRENTICESHIP DEGREE PROGRAM AND TO REPORT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Primary sponsor: Alonna Berry (Democratic), Laura Sturgeon (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 4, 2026): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This resolution directs the Department of Labor, in collaboration with the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Social Services, to study the creation of a Delaware Healthcare Apprenticeship Degree Program that would place aspiring healthcare professionals in paid clinical positions in healthcare facilities while they complete the training and schooling necessary to become credentialed healthcare professionals. The resolution requires that the study consider how any recommended program may be funded through Delaware’s federal Rural Health Transformation Program award and implemented through or in coordination with the competitive awards made by the Department of Health and Social Services under that program, so that the program complements, rather than duplicates, the State’s ongoing healthcare workforce initiatives. This resolution also directs the Department of Labor to consult with stakeholders to make recommendations for degreed apprenticeship programs beyond healthcare and requires the Department to submit a report of its findings to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Division of Legislative Services by May 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alonna Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Ed Osienski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 7 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 1 NO 4 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House