Kim Williams
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 19
Primary
Early, sustained exposure to peanut and egg proteins in the infant diet significantly reduces the risk that an infant will develop a peanut or egg allergy, saving lives and future health care costs. Following multiple clinical studies, the current guidance of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, which is followed by pediatricians, recommends that by age 6 months, all infants should be introduced to both peanut and egg protein and that unless contraindicated, all infants should regularly consume peanut and well-cooked egg protein until they reach the age of 1 year, to reduce the risk of developing peanut or egg allergies. This Act requires that all health insurance plans subject to requirements under Delaware law, including Medicaid, provide coverage, at no cost when prescribed to infants, of at least 1 early peanut allergen introduction dietary supplement and at least 1 early egg allergen introduction dietary supplement. This Act applies to all policies, contracts, or certificates issued, renewed, modified, altered, amended, or reissued after December 31, 2025.
Signed by Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
Passed By House. Votes: 23 YES 6 NO 7 NOT VOTING 5 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 9 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
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