Delaware SJR18 designates August 31, 2026, as International Overdose Awareness Day and requires the state flag to be flown at half-staff.

Delaware SJR18, passed by the 153rd General Assembly, designates August 31, 2026, as International Overdose Awareness Day in Delaware. The resolution highlights the rising risks of polydrug use and synthetic opioids, which have contributed to a third wave of overdose deaths. It acknowledges the grief of those affected by overdose and encourages lowering the state flag to half-staff on this day.

Delaware SJR18 designates August 31, 2026, as International Overdose Awareness Day and requires the state flag to be flown at half-staff.

Delaware SJR18, passed by the 153rd General Assembly, designates August 31, 2026, as International Overdose Awareness Day in Delaware. The resolution highlights the rising risks of polydrug use and synthetic opioids, which have contributed to a third wave of overdose deaths. It acknowledges the grief of those affected by overdose and encourages lowering the state flag to half-staff on this day.