S.J.Res.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.

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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.

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Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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1 Nay

R

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Jun 17

11:00 AM

Health & Human Development

Jun 10

3:00 PM

Elections & Government Affairs

History

Jul 23

Signed by Governor

Jun 23

House

Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT

Jun 17

House

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits