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SCR 72

DESIGNATING MAY 15, 2025, AS “GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Russ Huxtable and 7 co-sponsors

Delaware officially recognizes May 15, 2025, as Global Accessibility Awareness Day to promote disability inclusion and accessibility standards.

Passed in House by Voice Vote
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Bill Summary · SCR 72

Legislative bill overview

SCR 72 is a ceremonial resolution designating May 15, 2025, as "Global Accessibility Awareness Day" in Delaware. The bill passed both chambers with overwhelming support and carries no binding legal requirements or budgetary implications.

Why is this important

Designating awareness days elevates public attention to specific issues and signals government commitment to a cause. Global Accessibility Awareness Day focuses on digital and physical accessibility for people with disabilities, potentially encouraging businesses and institutions to evaluate their accessibility standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive: Critics may argue that designating an awareness day is performative without accompanying legislative action to improve actual accessibility standards or funding
  • Resource allocation: Some may question whether legislative time is best spent on ceremonial resolutions versus addressing substantive accessibility policy and enforcement
  • Scope of state authority: Designating days based on global observances raises questions about whether state legislatures should formalize international awareness movements

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

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