Recognizing The Month Of March 2026 As Kidney Month In Delaware.
Summary
SCR 149 is a nonbinding concurrent resolution that recognizes March 2026 as “Kidney Month” in Delaware. The resolution is primarily commemorative and educational: it highlights the prevalence of chronic kidney disease, the role of diabetes and high blood pressure as leading causes, the importance of early screening, and the need for organ donation and transplant awareness. It also points to Delaware-specific data on residents living with end-stage renal disease, those on dialysis, transplant recipients, and people waiting for transplants.
The resolution encourages Delawareans to learn about kidney health, risk factors, and prevention, and it emphasizes practical steps such as regular exams, blood and urine testing, blood pressure and blood sugar control, healthier diet choices, exercise, and hydration. It also references Delaware’s Chronic Renal Disease Program, administered by the Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance, as an existing state-funded support program for eligible residents with ESRD.
Impact
SCR 149 does not amend the Delaware Code or create new regulatory or funding requirements. Its legal effect is limited to formally recognizing March 2026 as Kidney Month and promoting public awareness of kidney disease, screening, prevention, and organ donation. The resolution also draws attention to the state’s existing Chronic Renal Disease Program and to the broader public health burden of kidney disease on affected patients, families, and health care systems.
Sentiment
The available voting record suggests broad, unanimous support for the resolution, with the Senate passing it 19-0 on third reading and no recorded opposition in the House third-reading entry. The tone of the bill text is strongly supportive and public-health oriented, framing kidney awareness as an important statewide educational effort. No committee debate or dissenting testimony is provided in the materials, and there is no indication of controversy in the recorded history.
Contention
No substantive points of contention are evident in the bill text or the available legislative history. Because the measure is a ceremonial/public-awareness resolution rather than a policy or appropriations bill, there is little apparent room for disagreement. The only policy-adjacent emphasis is on the importance of organ donation, screening, and the state’s existing renal disease assistance program, but no opposition to those themes is reflected in the record.