Rep. Debra Heffernan

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District HD-006
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 46

Sponsored Legislation

State (Delaware)
Delaware 152nd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 29 And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Ovarian Cancer. [HB-16]
This Act requires that Medicaid and State employee health plans cover: (1) ovarian cancer monitoring tests for women treated for ovarian cancer; and (2) annual screening tests for women at risk for ovarian cancer.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson Signed By Governor on 10/09/2024

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Delaware 152nd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prostate Cancer Screening. [HB-302]
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of death from cancer in men. It is estimated that about 1 in 41 men will die of prostate cancer. According to ZERO Prostate Cancer, Black men face serious health care disparities regarding prostate cancer. 1 in 6 Black men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime compared to 1 in 8 men overall. Black men are also 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with, and 2.1 times more likely to die from, prostate cancer than white men.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson Signed By Governor on 10/28/2024

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Delaware 152nd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Chapter 26, Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Commercial Drivers License Act. [SB-235]
This Act brings the State in compliance with the federal regulation published by FMCSA on October 7, 2021, to establish a national drug and alcohol clearinghouse as mandated by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). This act established requirements for Division access to and use of driver-specific drug and alcohol program violation information contained in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The Act prohibits the Division from issuing, renewing, upgrading, or transferring a commercial driver license (CDL) or commercial (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Signed By Governor on 06/30/2024

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Delaware 152nd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Extending The Timeframe To Apply For A Document Fee Refund From 15 Days To 30 Days. [SB-234]
This bill will extend the timeframe for a customer to apply for a document fee credit refund from 15 days to 30 days. This change will improve customer service by allowing a customer more time to submit the applicable paperwork.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Signed By Governor on 07/17/2024

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Delaware 152nd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage For Contraceptives. [SB-232]
In light of the Federal Drug Administrations recent approval of over-the-counter non-emergency contraceptive pills, this bill expands the contraceptive coverage laws to include over-the-counter non-emergency contraceptive pills.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nicole Poore Signed By Governor on 08/29/2024

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Delaware 152nd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 19 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Service Worker Protection Act. [SB-233]
This Act establishes employment protections for certain service employees during changes of ownership by requiring all of the following:

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Heffernan Signed By Governor on 09/30/2024

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An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To License Plates And Parking Permits. [SB-236]
This bill: (a) extends the expiration date for any new issuance or renewal of an ADA placard from 3 years to 8 years for a specific person with a diagnosis of a permanent disability and changing the minimum age from 85 to 80 years or older, (b) extends the validity for a temporary disability from 5 weeks to 180 days, and (c) defines additional medical professionals acceptable to certify a disability application.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Signed By Governor on 07/17/2024

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An Act To Amend Chapter 453, Volume 83 Of The Laws Of Delaware, And Title 18 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Providing For Driver Education Training, A Driver's License, Or Motor Vehicle Insurance For An Individual Who Is In Or Has Experienced Foster Care In Delaware. [SB-231]
This Act removes the sunset provision in Chapter 453, Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware relating to the program established under §9011A of Title 29 to assist individuals who are in or have experienced foster care in Delaware with driver education, driver licensing, and motor vehicle insurance and associated barriers and costs. The Act also amends §9011A of Title 29 to clarify the scope and administration of the program, and amends the definition of youth in foster care under §3921 of Title 18 to maintain consistency with 29 Del. C. §9011A(g)(1).

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Heffernan Signed By Governor on 08/02/2024

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Delaware 152nd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 4 And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Marijuana. [HB-334]
This Act makes several technical and logistical corrections to the Delaware Marijuana Control Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Heffernan Signed By Governor on 07/17/2024

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Delaware 152nd General Assembly

Recognizing The Easterseals/cai Volleyball Challenge And The Volleyball Ambassador, Brian Perry In The 18th Year Of Democrat And Republican Team Participation. [HCR-86]
This resolution recognizes the Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge occurring March 9 at William Penn High School and April 20 at Delaware State University, an event that raises funds for an organization providing services and support to Delawareans with disabilities and senior citizens and their families.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Introduced In House on 03/07/2024

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