DESIGNATING MAY 18-24, 2026 AS “NATIONAL MYOPIA AWARENESS WEEK” IN DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Cruce

Designates May 18–24, 2026 as National Myopia Awareness Week in Delaware to raise public awareness about myopia and promote eye health education and exams.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

Summary of SR 20 (Session 153, Delaware)

Purpose and intent

Designates a specific week in 2026—May 18 through May 24—as National Myopia Awareness Week in the state of Delaware.

The resolution aims to acknowledge the public health importance of myopia (nearsightedness) and to promote awareness, education, and potentially preventive or corrective measures related to myopia.

Key provisions

Declares May 18–24, 2026 as National Myopia Awareness Week in Delaware.

Recognizes the impact of myopia on vision health and its increasing prevalence, signaling support for efforts to educate the public about timely eye examinations and treatment options.

Likely captions the designation to align with broader national awareness efforts, though the resolution itself does not mandate specific programs, funding, or regulatory changes.

Who or what is affected

The designation primarily affects the state’s public acknowledgment of the issue and may influence educational and health outreach activities within Delaware.

Government agencies, schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations may reference the designation during outreach, public health campaigns, or awareness events during the designated week.

Private sector entities and nonprofits involved in eye health, optometry, ophthalmology, or vision research may align events or messaging with the week.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced and simultaneously passed by the Delaware Senate on May 19, 2026.

Sponsored by Senator Dan Cruce (co-sponsor noted) and supported by the Senate with a vote tally of 20 in favor and 1 absent.

As a concurrent or simple resolution designating awareness week, it does not appear to create new laws, require funding, or impose regulatory requirements. It serves largely a ceremonial and educational purpose.

If similar designations occur annually, future iterations would follow the same procedural path through the Senate and House for each session year.

Practical impact

Raises public visibility about myopia and eye health within Delaware for the designated week.

Encourages awareness activities and possibly reinforces the importance of regular eye exams, especially for children and adolescents, who are commonly affected by myopia.

No direct fiscal impact or statutory changes are indicated in the bill text; any programs would depend on subsequent actions by state agencies or partner organizations.

Note: This summary reflects the information available from the bill’s action history and standard implications of a symbolic designation resolution.