Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution
SJR 9: DESIGNATING AUGUST 31, 2025, 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 9 is a joint resolution introduced in the Delaware Senate on June 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: DESIGNATING AUGUST 31, 2025, 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 21, 2025): 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, 2025, as "International Overdose Awareness Day" in the State of Delaware and requires that in observance, the State flag be flown at half-staff at State facilities. By recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, this Joint Resolution affirms the importance of overdose awareness, remembers those who have died from overdose, and acknowledges the grief suffered from losing a loved one to overdose.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Hansen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Eric Morrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Eric Buckson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Kerri Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“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 ABSENT 1 VACANT
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Administration Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate