Plain English Breakdown
The official status label says 'Passed Legislature' but the digest notes it is still awaiting committee consideration; this creates uncertainty about whether the law has actually been enacted.
Closing Delaware Government Offices for Presidential Days of Mourning
This bill makes state government offices in Delaware close when the federal government declares a National Day of Mourning after a current or former U.S. President dies.
What This Bill Does
- Makes a federal National Day of Mourning for a president's death into a legal holiday in Delaware.
- Requires all State government offices to be closed on that day.
Who It Names or Affects
- State government offices in Delaware
Terms To Know
- National Day of Mourning
- A federal declaration made when a current or former President dies.
- Legal holiday
- An official day recognized by state law where State government offices must close.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill only applies to the death of a current or former President.
- The effective date is not listed in the provided source material.