Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware SCR202: RECOGNIZING JUNE 2026 AS “SACRED HEART OF JESUS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
Status: Passed one chamber, June 10, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 9, 2026:
Legislation Document SPONSOR: Sen. Richardson & Rep. Dukes Sens. Buckson, Hocker, Pettyjohn, Wilson; Reps. Bush, Carson, Collins, Snyder-Hall, Yearick DELAWARE STATE SENATE 153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 202 RECOGNIZING JUNE 2026 AS "SACRED HEART OF JESUS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. WHEREAS, the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a longstanding and deeply meaningful observance within the Roman Catholic Church and is also recognized by some other Christian denominations; and WHEREAS, Catholics believe the Sacred Heart of Jesus represents the boundless love, compassion, and mercy of Jesus Christ for all of humanity; and WHEREAS, the month of June holds special significance for many Catholics, as the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart is celebrated during this time; and WHEREAS, Pentecost, which will occur on Sunday, May 24, 2026, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and is regarded by Christians as the birth of the Church; and WHEREAS, the Feast of the Sacred Heart is traditionally observed on the Friday following the second Sunday after Pentecost, which in 2026 falls on Friday, June 12; and WHEREAS, the widespread Catholic devotion to the Sacred Heart was inspired in the 17th century by Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, a French nun who reported a series of visions between 1673 and 1675, calling for increased reverence to …
Sponsors
- Bryant Richardson (R, 21) · primary sponsor
- Timothy Dukes (R, 40)
- Eric Buckson (R, 16)
- Gerald Hocker (R, 20)
- Brian Pettyjohn (R, 19)
- David Wilson (R, 18)
- William Bush (D, 29)
- William Carson (D, 28)
- Richard Collins (R, 41)
- Rebecca Snyder-Hall (D, 14)
- Lyndon Yearick (R, 34)
Latest actions
- : Passed In House by Voice Vote
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Introduced in Senate
Votes
- Passed (SM) (June 9, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SCR202?
- SCR202 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): RECOGNIZING JUNE 2026 AS “SACRED HEART OF JESUS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
- What is the status of SCR202?
- Passed one chamber as of June 10, 2026. Latest action: Passed In House by Voice Vote (June 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored SCR202?
- Bryant Richardson (R, 21), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SCR202?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143455
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