Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware SB317: Veterans Month/May/Designate
Status: Signed into law, July 23, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 1 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VETERANS MONTH.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 1 of the delaware code relating to veterans month.
From the introduced text, May 13, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 1 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VETERANS MONTH. WHEREAS, the State of Delaware is home to thousands of brave men and women who have honorably served in the United States Armed Forces, defending the freedoms and liberties we hold dear; and WHEREAS, according to recent data, more than 65,000 veterans reside in Delaware, representing a vital and respected part of our communities; and WHEREAS, Delaware's veterans have served across generations in times of war and peace, including World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and the Global War on Terror; and WHEREAS, these individuals have demonstrated courage, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to this nation, often placing themselves in harm's way for the benefit of others; and WHEREAS, many veterans continue their service beyond the military through public service, volunteerism, agriculture, education, and small business leadership throughout Delaware; and WHEREAS, it is important to recognize not only the service of veterans, but also the sacrifices made by their families, who support them during deployments and beyond; and WHEREAS, the month of May includes important observances such as Memorial Day, providing an opportunity to reflect and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while wearing the uniform; and WHEREAS, the State of Delaware continues to strengthen its commitment to veterans through …
Sponsors
- David Lawson (R, 15) · primary sponsor
- William Carson (D, 28)
- Eric Buckson (R, 16)
- Stephanie Hansen (D, 10)
- Gerald Hocker (R, 20)
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14)
- Russ Huxtable (D, 6)
- Elizabeth Lockman (D, 3)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (D, 7)
- Brian Pettyjohn (R, 19)
- Marie Pinkney (D, 13)
- Bryant Richardson (R, 21)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Veterans Affairs) in House with 12 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Veterans Affairs Committee in House
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Veterans Affairs) in Senate with 10 Favorable
- : Introduced and Assigned to Veterans Affairs Committee in Senate
Votes
- Passed (3/5) (June 16, 2026): 37 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Passed (2/3) (May 22, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB317?
- SB317 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Veterans Month/May/Designate.
- What does SB317 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 1 of the delaware code relating to veterans month.
- What is the status of SB317?
- Signed into law as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (July 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB317?
- David Lawson (R, 15), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB317?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143292
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