Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution
SJR 18: DESIGNATING AUGUST 31, 2026, AS "INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND REQUIRING THE STATE FLAG TO BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF IN OBSERVANCE.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJR 18 is a joint resolution introduced in the Delaware Senate on June 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: DESIGNATING AUGUST 31, 2026, AS "INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND REQUIRING THE STATE FLAG TO BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF IN OBSERVANCE. Primary sponsor: Stephanie Hansen (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 23, 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 Joint Resolution designates August 31, 2026 as "International Overdose Awareness Day" in Delaware and requires the state flag to be flown at half-staff in observance and to honor those whose lives were taken too soon.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Hansen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Eric Morrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Frank Burns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Krista Griffith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
“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 House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 5 Favorable
- Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate