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SCR 215

RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2026 AS "NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Bush and 12 co-sponsors

Delaware designates November 2026 as National Adoption Month to raise awareness and encourage community support for adoptive families and foster youths.

Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Bill Summary · SCR 215

Overview

  • Bill: SCR 215 (Senate Concurrent Resolution)
  • Session: 153 (Delaware)
  • Jurisdiction: Delaware
  • Title: Recognizing the month of November 2026 as “National Adoption Month” in the State of Delaware
  • Status: Introduced and passed by the Senate on 2026-06-17 (Votes: 21 YES)
  • Sponsors: Includes multiple co-sponsors such as Dave Wilson, Bryan Shupe, Dave Sokola, Bill Carson, Stell Selby, Dave Lawson, Bryant Richardson, Brian Pettyjohn, Claire Snyder-Hall, Eric Morrison, Laura Sturgeon, Ray Seigfried, and Bill Bush

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill formally recognizes November 2026 in Delaware as National Adoption Month.
  • The resolution serves to promote awareness of adoption in the state and to acknowledge the importance of adoptive families and children awaiting permanent homes.
  • It signals state support for efforts related to adoption, foster care, and related services.

Key Provisions

  • Proclaims November 2026 as National Adoption Month within the State of Delaware.
  • Encourages the public, community organizations, and state agencies to observe and participate in activities that highlight adoption, foster care awareness, and the needs of children in care seeking permanent homes.
  • May urge educational institutions, faith-based organizations, and community groups to collaborate in outreach, education, and support for adoptive families and foster youth.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • State government and agencies involved in child welfare, foster care, and adoption services may engage in events or programs aligned with National Adoption Month.
  • Public and private organizations, schools, and community groups in Delaware are invited to participate in awareness activities.
  • Families considering adoption, current foster youth, prospective adoptive parents, and adoption service providers may experience heightened visibility and potential resources or outreach during November 2026.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status indicates introduction and passage in the Senate; typically, concurrent resolutions require approval by the House of Representatives to become effective as a state expression or proclamation.
  • As a concurrent resolution, the impact is ceremonial and symbolic rather than creating enforceable law or imposing regulatory requirements.
  • Effective date: The resolution designates November 2026 as National Adoption Month; implementation of observances would occur during that month, with ongoing advocacy potential in related programs.

Potential Impact

  • Raises public awareness about adoption and the needs of children in foster care in Delaware.
  • Encourages community engagement and support for adoptive families and adoption-related services.
  • May bolster collaborations among schools, faith-based groups, nonprofits, and government programs focused on child welfare.
  • Provides a formal, non-binding acknowledgment that can be used in messaging, events, and outreach efforts during November 2026.

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

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