SB 106

  • Delaware Senate Bill
  • 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024)
  • Introduced in Senate Jun 08, 2023
  • Passed Senate Jun 08, 2023
  • Passed House Jan 11, 2024
  • Signed by Governor Sep 24, 2024

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Maternal Mental Health.

Abstract

This Act modernizes and expands the concept of maternal mental health by replacing the definition of maternal depression with the more encompassing definition of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. This Act contemplates treatment for any caregiver who may be affected by perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. This Act avoids use of gender-based pronouns as recommended by the Legislative Drafting Manual.

Bill Sponsors (20)

Votes


Jan 11, 2024

Jun 08, 2023

Actions


Sep 24, 2024

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jan 11, 2024

House

Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 1 NO 4 ABSENT

Jun 14, 2023

House

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 2 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Health & Human Development

Jun 08, 2023

Senate

was introduced and adopted in lieu of SB 106

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 6 NO 1 ABSENT

House

Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Health & Human Development

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