DE HCR156

Designating Saturday, September 26, 2026, As "gfwc International Day Of Service United To End Domestic And Sexual Violence" In The State Of Delaware.

Engrossed House Lyndon Yearick (R)
Plain English Summary

This bill designates Saturday, September 26, 2026, as 'gfwc International Day Of Service United To End Domestic And Sexual Violence' in Delaware. The purpose is to raise awareness and encourage community involvement in combating domestic and sexual violence. It aims to recognize the efforts of organizations working towards these important issues.

At a Glance

DE HCR156 is a house bill in the Delaware 153rd General Assembly, sponsored by Lyndon Yearick (R), currently “Engrossed” since June 30, 2026.

We track 1,296 Delaware bills this session, 14 of them sponsored by Lyndon Yearick.

The key recorded vote (House, June 30, 2026) ended 0–0 and passed.

Supporters Say

Supporters of the bill would highlight its role in promoting awareness and community engagement in the fight against domestic and sexual violence. They would emphasize the importance of recognizing the contributions of organizations dedicated to these causes and the positive impact of a designated day of service.

Critics Say

Critics might argue that designating a specific day does not address the underlying issues of domestic and sexual violence effectively. They could contend that more substantial legislative action and funding are needed to create real change, rather than symbolic gestures like a day of service.

Legislative Votes
House Third Reading
House · Jun 30, 2026
Passed
0
YEA
0
NAY
Senate Third Reading
Senate · Jun 30, 2026
Passed
21
YEA
0
NAY

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.

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About This Analysis

This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Delaware General Assembly. Conflict-of-interest analysis for this bill is coming soon.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does DE HCR156 do?

This bill designates Saturday, September 26, 2026, as 'gfwc International Day Of Service United To End Domestic And Sexual Violence' in Delaware. The purpose is to raise awareness and encourage community involvement in combating domestic and sexual violence. It aims to recognize the efforts of organizations working towards these important issues.

How did the vote on DE HCR156 go?

The key recorded vote (House, June 30, 2026) ended 0–0 and passed.

What is the status of DE HCR156?

DE HCR156 is currently “Engrossed” in the Delaware legislature.

Who sponsored DE HCR156?

Lyndon Yearick (R) sponsored DE HCR156.