SB161Introduced in the Senate
An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Behavioral Health.
Introduced by Marie Pinkney, District 13
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Behavioral Health.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
August 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · June 23, 2026
38
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
41 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | 1 | Yes |
| Stephanie Bolden | 2 | Yes |
| Josue Ortega | 3 | Yes |
| Jeff Hilovsky | 4 | Yes |
| Kendra Johnson | 5 | Yes |
| Debra Heffernan | 6 | Yes |
| Larry Lambert | 7 | Yes |
| Sherae'a Moore | 8 | Yes |
| Kevin Hensley | 9 | Yes |
| Melanie Ross Levin | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 161, and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its Merits
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 2 NO 1 ABSENT
Signed by Governor
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