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HCR 61

RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE AS NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH IN DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Bush and 14 co-sponsors

Delaware designates June as National Homeownership Month to raise awareness and coordinate statewide homeownership initiatives and education efforts.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Bill Summary · HCR 61

Legislative bill overview

HCR 61 is a concurrent resolution that designates June as National Homeownership Month in Delaware. The bill was introduced in the House on June 10, 2025, passed by voice vote the same day, and subsequently approved by the Senate on June 17, 2025 with 21 affirmative votes.

Why is this important

Designating a month to recognize homeownership raises public awareness about housing issues, encourages financial literacy related to homebuying, and demonstrates legislative support for increasing homeownership rates—a key metric of economic stability and wealth-building for families. This symbolic measure can help coordinate statewide initiatives, educational campaigns, and community events focused on making homeownership more accessible.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited practical impact: As a concurrent resolution, this bill carries no enforcement mechanism or funding—it is purely symbolic and does not address affordable housing shortages or barriers to homeownership that many Delawareans face.
  • Timing questions: The bill passed in mid-June, after most of June had already passed, limiting its utility for organizing June-specific awareness campaigns or events.
  • Resource allocation concerns: Critics may argue that legislative time and effort spent on symbolic resolutions could instead be directed toward substantive housing policy reforms, affordable housing legislation, or funding mechanisms to support homeownership accessibility.

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

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