Rep. Eric Morrison

10/13/2026

Last year, my House Bill (HB) 53 modernized and expanded the technology and equipment that deaf and hard of hearing (DAHH) Delawareans can receive through a program funded by a very small fee on all telecommunications bills. (Part of HB 53 required a SFY annual report from the office, which very recently was released, prompting this post).

DAHH brought to my attention that before HB 53, the only technology and equipment for which DAHH Delawareans could apply was outdated and largely no longer necessary for DAHH families and individuals.

HB 53 also transferred an existing state position to the Delaware Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DODHH) to administer the program and advocate for DAHH Delawareans, and it required an annual report for the equipment and technology program.

During SFY 2026, the DODHH conducted outreach and engagement activities to increase awareness of communication accessibility resources, assistive technology, emergency preparedness initiatives, and services available to deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, and speech-disabled Delawareans.

The DODHH participated in community meetings, stakeholder discussions, equipment demonstrations, and educational presentations to inform the public and partner organizations about telecommunications accessibility and emergency notification solutions.

During SFY 2026, DODHH established the operational foundation necessary to support future equipment distribution and program administration. Policies, procedures, applications, tracking systems, and partnerships were developed to ensure the program could effectively serve deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, and speech-disabled Delawareans.

DODHH's program development efforts received national recognition through invitations to participate as a panelist at two national conferences. These invitations reflect growing recognition of Delaware's innovative approach to accessibility and interagency collaboration. Collaboration with the Delaware State Fire Marshal, vendors, community stakeholders, and partner agencies helped establish a framework for improving access to telecommunications equipment and accessible fire and carbon monoxide alerting devices.

Most SFY 2026 efforts were focused on building that framework but also, the following equipment was distributed to deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, and speech-disabled Delawareans: 54 flash receivers, 52 smoke alert systems, 30 carbon monoxide systems, 29 magnetic plates, 13 bed shakers, 13 alarm clocks with shakers, 7 pagers, 7 pager chargers, and 3 wall mounts.

I look forward to continuing to work with the DODHH and community advocates to pass legislation and acquire funding to help deaf and hard of hearing Delawareans.

10/12/2026

The school board member’s words are unacceptable!

The Appoquinimink School District and its teachers union issued statements after a school board member made a social media post about Muslims.

10/11/2026

Wishing a happy National Coming Out Day to everyone who has found the courage and strength to "come out" and live as their authentic selves!

For those of you who are not ready to come out, that's OK, too. Do it when and how it is right for you. Just know that you have a huge community of fellow LGBTQ+ individuals and allies here to support you when the time is right.

It's tough times for our community right now, but so many folks have your back. 💖🏳️‍🌈👊🏻

10/11/2026

This is horrific. The fact that she is transgender has absolutely nothing to do with this murder.

Horrible things like this happen to LGBTQ+ individuals in every state, every day.

I’m proud of every bill I’ve passed helping members of Delaware’s LGBTQ+ community, including banning the “panic defense,” which is mentioned in this article.

A Tennessee court ordered a new trial in Paris Lee’s killing after finding jurors were misled when her trans status was kept from them.

10/08/2026

Last week, it was my pleasure to be present when Gov. Meyer signed my House Bill 54, which prevents employers from requiring employees to attend meetings regarding political and religious matters and unionizing.

Such “captive audience” legislation is largely focused on preventing employers from requiring employees to attend “union-busting” meetings.

Delaware is the fourteenth state to pass such legislation.

10/08/2026

So now officers can pull you over for what they allegedly personally deem to be “nervous behavior.” Unreal.

But they’re only going to do that if you’re not white.

And I love how they always say, the body camera footage shows more context, but then they won’t release it.

The Puerto Rican man has filed an official misconduct report against the New Castle County Police Department for what he says was racial profiling.

10/08/2026

Last night, we had another terrific volunteer night at the Food Bank of Delaware— this time packing kids’ backpack meals so they have food to eat on the weekends.

I’m sending a special thank you to the wonderful residents of Village of Long Creek who, inspired by our volunteer nights, held a community fundraiser and collected $500 for the Food Bank.

The headlines today can be very disturbing and depressing, but as Mr. Rogers’ mother always told him, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” ❤️

10/07/2026

House and Senate Democrats have heard Delawareans loud and clear regarding their concerns about energy bills and data centers.

This year, we passed a number of important pieces of legislation addressing these issues, with more to come next year.

I’m happy to have cosponsored many of these bills and to have helped educate constituents about energy bills and data centers by holding town halls about those specific subjects and keeping constituents updated via newsletters, email blasts, and social media posts.

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

Please join me in congratulating my friend Jennifer Antonik on receiving a Governor’s Certificate of Honor!

Jen is the founder of DJ’s Alliance, a terrific organization working in the space of su***de prevention, intervention, and post-vention.

Jen founded DJ’s Alliance after su***de devastated her family. You will not find a more fierce Delaware advocate in spaces related to su***de.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jen the past two years on two pieces of legislation related to su***de—and her help in passing these two bills was invaluable.

Congratulations, Jen, and I look forward to working with you for a long time to come! ❤️