Delaware SCR189: PROCLAIMING MAY 14, 2026, AS “HOME CARE ADVOCACY DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE, RECOGNIZING BOTH ADULT AND PEDIATRIC HOME CARE NEEDS.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 14, 2026:

Legislation Document SPONSOR: Sen. Hoffner & Rep. Berry Sens. Cruce, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Pinkney, Sokola, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Collins, Gorman, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, S. Moore, Morrison, Osienski, Romer, Ross Levin, Snyder-Hall DELAWARE STATE SENATE 153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 189 PROCLAIMING MAY 14, 2026, AS "HOME CARE ADVOCACY DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE, RECOGNIZING BOTH ADULT AND PEDIATRIC HOME CARE NEEDS. WHEREAS, the United States Census Bureau's data shows that about 22% of Delaware's population is 65 years old or older; and WHEREAS, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services projects that, between 2015 and 2030, there will be an almost 40% increase in Delaware's population of individuals who are 60 years old or older; and WHEREAS, individuals, as they age, are more likely to experience physical disability, have difficulty completing activities of daily living, and require memory care; and WHEREAS, surveys from the American Association of Retired Persons ("AARP") show that most American seniors would like to age in their own homes and communities; and WHEREAS, support in the home is essential for seniors to successfully age in place; and WHEREAS, social and economic forces, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have permanently changed how our families live, work, and provide care; and WHEREAS, the AARP estimates that nearly 1 in 4, around 25%, of American adults are …

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Sponsors

• Kyra Hoffner (D, 14) · primary sponsor
• Alonna Berry (D, 20)
• Daniel Cruce (D, 1)
• Spiros Mantzavinos (D, 7)
• Brian Pettyjohn (R, 19)
• Marie Pinkney (D, 13)
• David Sokola (D, 8)
• John Walsh (D, 9)
• David Wilson (R, 18)
• Richard Collins (R, 41)
• Mara Gorman (D, 23)
• Jeff Hilovsky (R, 4)

Latest actions

1. May 14, 2026: Passed In House by Voice Vote
2. May 14, 2026: Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
3. May 14, 2026: Introduced in Senate

Votes

• Passed (SM) (May 14, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SCR189?

SCR189 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): PROCLAIMING MAY 14, 2026, AS “HOME CARE ADVOCACY DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE, RECOGNIZING BOTH ADULT AND PEDIATRIC HOME CARE NEEDS.

What is the status of SCR189?

Passed one chamber as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: Passed In House by Voice Vote (May 14, 2026).

Who sponsored SCR189?

Kyra Hoffner (D, 14), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SCR189?

On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143283