Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 5 R · 2 D cosponsors

SCR 218 — DESIGNATING OCTOBER 19-25, 2026, AS "FREE SPEECH WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Last action — Passed In House by Voice Vote

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill designates a specific week in 2026 as 'Free Speech Week' in Delaware.

The resolution establishes October 19-25, 2026, as 'Free Speech Week' in Delaware. This designation aims to promote awareness and appreciation of free speech rights.

Summary

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates October 19-25, 2026, as "Free Speech Week" in the State of Delaware.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Passed In House by Voice Vote

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

  3. Introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 54 not signed on

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (54)

54 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

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Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 15000
Republican 6000
Total 21000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Yea
Daniel Cruce Democratic Yea
Darius J. Brown Democratic Yea
David P. Sokola Democratic Yea
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Yea
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Yea
Marie Pinkney Democratic Yea
Nicole Poore Democratic Yea
Ray Seigfried Democratic Yea
Russell Huxtable Democratic Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Yea
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Yea
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
Brian Pettyjohn Republican Yea
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Yea
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Eric Buckson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SCR 218 do?
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates October 19-25, 2026, as "Free Speech Week" in the State of Delaware.
Who sponsors SCR 218?
SCR 218 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Charles S Postles Jr. (Republican), and Eric Buckson (Republican).
What is the current status of SCR 218?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SCR 218?
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