Delaware HCR146: RECOGNIZING JUNE 8 THROUGH 12, 2026, AS "COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND HONORING THE VITAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 9, 2026:

Legislation Document SPONSOR: Rep. Kamela Smith & Rep. K. Johnson & Sen. Pinkney Reps. Berry, Bolden, Bush, Carson, Jones Giltner, Morrison, Osienski, Snyder-Hall; Sens. Hansen, Hocker, Hoffner, Mantzavinos, Sokola HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 146 RECOGNIZING JUNE 8 THROUGH 12, 2026, AS "COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND HONORING THE VITAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS. WHEREAS, community health workers (CHWs) serve as trusted members of the communities they represent, building relationships that improve the delivery of health and social services and advance health equity; and WHEREAS, CHWs provide culturally appropriate health education, help individuals navigate complex health systems, advocate for underserved populations, and reduce barriers to care by connecting people to medical, behavioral, and social services; and WHEREAS, as key members of care teams, CHWs are essential partners in addressing social determinants of health and improving outcomes in areas such as maternal and child health, chronic disease management, and mental health; and WHEREAS, CHWs address the full range of social drivers of health impacting patients and serve as integral members of coordinated care teams while remaining deeply rooted in the communities they serve; and WHEREAS, across Delaware, CHWs work with individuals and families to tackle challenges including access to primary care, women's health, and behavioral health services; and WHEREAS, this …

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Sponsors

• Kamela Smith (D, 15) · primary sponsor
• Kendra Johnson (D, 5)
• Marie Pinkney (D, 13)
• Alonna Berry (D, 20)
• Stephanie Bolden (D, 2)
• William Bush (D, 29)
• William Carson (D, 28)
• Valerie Jones Giltner (R, 37)
• Eric Morrison (D, 27)
• Edward Osienski (D, 24)
• Rebecca Snyder-Hall (D, 14)
• Stephanie Hansen (D, 10)

Latest actions

1. June 9, 2026: Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
2. June 9, 2026: Passed In House by Voice Vote
3. June 9, 2026: Introduced in House

Votes

• Passed (SM) (June 9, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HCR146?

HCR146 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): RECOGNIZING JUNE 8 THROUGH 12, 2026, AS "COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND HONORING THE VITAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.

What is the status of HCR146?

Passed one chamber as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (June 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR146?

Kamela Smith (D, 15), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HCR146?

On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143462