Delaware · Senate Concurrent Resolution 163 · 152nd General Assembly

DESIGNATING MAY 27, 2024, AS “BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

  1. Introduced May 23, 2024
  2. In committee  
  3. Adopted by the Senate May 23, 2024
  4. Adopted by the House May 23, 2024

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

This Concurrent Resolution designates May 27, 2024, as “Brain Cancer Awareness Day” in the State of Delaware. “Brain Cancer Awareness Day” brings attention to the experiences of individuals affected by brain cancer and empowers them to share their stories, which helps overcome stigmas, corrects misconceptions, fosters a supportive community for patients and their families, and helps patients and caregivers to…

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This Concurrent Resolution designates May 27, 2024, as “Brain Cancer Awareness Day” in the State of Delaware. “Brain Cancer Awareness Day” brings attention to the experiences of individuals affected by brain cancer and empowers them to share their stories, which helps overcome stigmas, corrects misconceptions, fosters a supportive community for patients and their families, and helps patients and caregivers to navigate their journey with greater knowledge and support by sharing resources, support networks, and information about available services. “Brain Cancer Awareness Day” is critical to educating the public about brain cancer and to supporting research funding for effective brain cancer treatments including targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and ultimately a cure.

Every action

3 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

  1. SenateIntroduced in Senate
  2. SenatePassed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT18–0 vote
  3. HousePassed In House by Voice Vote

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 1 on the floor, 0 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT · Full Senate

Passed 18–0
May 23, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 18 No 0 Not voting 3
Democrats: 12 yes, 0 no Republicans: 6 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 18

Absent · 3

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 14 cosponsors: 9 Democrats, 5 Republicans.

All 14 cosponsors

From Delaware's official records (legis.delaware.gov), checked Nov 1, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.