SB47

An Act To Amend Title 1 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A National Day Of Mourning Due To The Death Of A Current Or Former President.

Introduced·1/21/25
Draft Text

Delaware SB47 makes a federal National Day of Mourning for a deceased President a legal holiday in Delaware, closing state offices.

Delaware SB47 amends the Delaware Code to establish that a federal National Day of Mourning, declared due to the death of a current or former President of the United States, is a legal holiday in Delaware. This means that state government offices must be closed on such a day. The bill ensures that the state recognizes and observes these federal days of mourning.

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Elections & Government Affairs Committee
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Calendar

May 7, 2025

3:00 PM

Elections & Government Affairs

History

Jan 21, 2025

Senate

Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate