An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Protection. [SB-190]
This Act is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to provide for equal protection regardless of race, sex, age, religion, creed, color, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. This Act enshrines the value of equality in the Delaware Constitution and will cause any unequal treatment of or discrimination against members of the protected classes listed to be subject to the strictest scrutiny. This Act also enables the Delaware courts to establish their own rules for proof of equal protection
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SB-190: An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Protection.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Laid On Table In Senate on 06/14/2016
An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Control Of Health Care Supplies. [SB-192]
Under current law, an unlicensed person is only authorized to deliver medications to essential workers and their families. This legislation will expand and enhance the ability of the Division of Public Health to respond to public health emergencies requiring the distribution of medications, by expanding the personnel that can deliver medications through the use of unlicensed persons. This will also enable DPH to meet the requirements of the Center for Disease and Control (CDC), Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant and Strategic National
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SB-192: An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Control Of Health Care Supplies.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Signed By Governor on 08/10/2016
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Maternal Mental Health. [SB-197]
After the delivery of a child, major mental and public health issues which need to be addressed may arise, including the occurrence of postpartum depression or feelings of depression, anger, anxiety, and guilt. This presents problems not only for the mother, but also for the child, because the mental health of a mother of a young child affects the child’s physical and emotional development. The development of strategies and distribution of materials and information are crucial to help combat the lack of awareness and education regarding maternal
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SB-197: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Maternal Mental Health.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Signed By Governor on 06/30/2016
An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Expungements. [SB-198]
The continued existence and dissemination of juvenile criminal histories hampers an individual’s ability to be successful and a productive member of society. These criminal histories are a hindrance to employment, education, housing and credit. It is often difficult for indigent children, especially children in foster care, to overcome the hurdles required to obtain an expungement. Children are often unable to pay the fee required to obtain a criminal history from SBI. Children also do not have the knowledge or support to obtain documentation and
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SB-198: An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Expungements.
Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini
Signed By Governor on 09/06/2016
You have voted SB-213: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Body Safety And Child Sexual Abuse Awareness And Prevention..
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Related To Cruelty To Animals. [SB-22]
This bill allows first responders to use reasonable force to remove an animal confined in a motor vehicle under conditions likely to cause suffering, injury or death. The bill also allows a person removing an animal to use reasonable means to contact the owner and if unable to locate the owner, take the animal to an animal shelter. The bill provides for issuance of a fine in an amount no higher than $1,000 for a first offense.
SB-22: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Related To Cruelty To Animals.
Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini
Signed By Governor on 08/11/2015
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Meningitis Prevention. [SB-223]
Meningococcal disease is an easily transmitted and potentially fatal bacterial infection. In accordance with the latest recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control, this Act updates Delaware’s goal of preventing meningococcal disease by requiring that students who wish to enroll in a post-secondary educational institutions with campus housing receive vaccination against meningococcal disease. This Act authorizes students to request exemption from the vaccination requirement, and authorizes
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SB-223: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Meningitis Prevention.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson
Signed By Governor on 07/19/2016
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Planning And Resources Management. [SB-226]
The work of the Behavioral and Mental Health Task Force indicated a greater need for psychiatric services statewide. This Act meets this need by eliminating the need for additional review by the Delaware Health Resources Board for a 90 bed psychiatric hospital in Georgetown, which previously received a certificate of public review by the Board. Under Section 2 of this Act, the Act sunsets on December 31, 2020.
SB-226: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Planning And Resources Management.
Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Heffernan
Signed By Governor on 06/08/2016
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Libraries. [SB-227]
This bill clarifies that the Delaware Division of Libraries has taken increased responsibility for coordinating state library technology over the last decade. This bill also provides an amendment for new major library construction projects which provides matching funding for these initial projects to acquire new technology and book collection materials not attached to the physical structure of the building.
SB-227: An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Libraries.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Assigned To Finance Committee In Senate on 04/12/2016