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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.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Stephanie Hansen and 6 co-sponsors

Designates August 31, 2026 as International Overdose Awareness Day in Delaware and requires the state flag to be flown at half-staff on that day.

Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT
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Bill Summary · SJR 18

Bill Summary: SJR 18 (Session 153, Delaware)

Purpose and intent

  • Designates August 31, 2026 as “International Overdose Awareness Day” in the State of Delaware.
  • Requires the state flag to be flown at half-staff in observance of the designated day.

Key provisions

  • Proclamation designation: Officially designates a specific date (August 31, 2026) as International Overdose Awareness Day within Delaware.
  • Half-staff requirement: Mandates that the Delaware state flag be flown at half-staff on that designated day to honor victims and raise awareness of overdose issues.

Who or what is affected

  • State flag display: State government facilities and properties that display the Delaware state flag would be required to lower the flag to half-staff on August 31, 2026.
  • Public awareness: Elevates attention to overdose prevention, awareness, and mourning for individuals and communities impacted by overdoses.
  • No fiscal or administrative agency changes are specified in the summary; the act primarily creates a ceremonial observance.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and assignment: The measure was introduced and assigned to the Elections & Government Affairs Committee in the Senate on June 4, 2026.
  • Status: As of the latest action, the bill has been assigned to committee for consideration; no further legislative action details are provided here.
  • Sponsor participation: Senate co-sponsors include Stephanie Hansen and Eric Morrison.

Additional notes

  • SJR denotes a Senate Joint Resolution, typically used to designate or recognize an observance rather than create new law with regulatory or funding implications.
  • The bill does not appear to create new programs or allocate funds; its effect is ceremonial, focusing on recognition and half-staff observance for a single day in 2026.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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