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SCR 189

PROCLAIMING MAY 14, 2026, AS “HOME CARE ADVOCACY DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE, RECOGNIZING BOTH ADULT AND PEDIATRIC HOME CARE NEEDS.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Rich Collins and 16 co-sponsors

Delaware proclaims May 14, 2026 as Home Care Advocacy Day to raise awareness and support for home-based care needs and policies.

Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Bill Summary · SCR 189

Summary of SCR 189 (Session 153, Delaware)

Purpose and intent

  • Proclaims May 14, 2026 as “Home Care Advocacy Day” in the State of Delaware.
  • Recognizes and highlights the needs of both adult and pediatric home care recipients.
  • Aims to raise awareness and advocate for policies and resources that support home care services.

Key provisions

  • Official proclamation by the Delaware Senate recognizing a dedicated day to advocate for home care.
  • Emphasizes the importance of home-based care for individuals who require assistance with daily living, medical needs, or specialized pediatric care.
  • May serve as a platform to highlight challenges, share best practices, and promote collaboration among caregivers, healthcare providers, patients, families, and state agencies.

Affected parties

  • Individuals who rely on home care services (both adults and children).
  • Family caregivers and informal caregivers providing at-home support.
  • Home health agencies, home-based care providers, and healthcare professionals involved in in-home services.
  • State policymakers, health and social services agencies, and advocacy organizations focused on home care.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and passed in the Delaware Senate on May 14, 2026.
  • Passed in the House by a voice vote on the same day (May 14, 2026).
  • The bill functions as a ceremonial resolution rather than establishing new law or funding; its effect is to formally recognize and designate a day for advocacy.

Additional context

  • The bill is sponsored and co-sponsored by a broad slate of legislators, indicating cross-party support and broad consensus on the importance of home care advocacy.
  • As a joint resolution, it does not create fiscal obligations or regulatory changes but seeks to raise visibility and awareness for home care needs and related policy considerations.

Practical implications

  • May lead to public events, proclamations by local governments, or collaborations with advocacy groups on May 14, 2026.
  • Could catalyze discussions around resources, workforce development, access to services, and support for caregivers in Delaware.
  • No direct changes to existing statutes or funding programs are described in the resolution text.

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

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