Delaware Senate Bill 106
Session 152
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Maternal Mental Health.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Sep 24, 2024
Sponsors
20 Sponsors
First Action
Jun 8, 2023
Latest Action
Sep 24, 2024
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
106
State
Delaware
Session
152
checkPassed on June 8, 2023
Motion Text
SM
Senate Roll Call Votes
Yes
Other
Yes
Summary
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.
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09/24/2024
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
01/11/2024
House
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 1 NO 4 ABSENT
06/14/2023
House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 2 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
06/08/2023
House
Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
06/08/2023
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 6 NO 1 ABSENT
06/08/2023
Senate
was introduced and adopted in lieu of SB 106
Sources
Open States
Record Created
May 4, 2023 2:24:38 AM
Record Updated
Nov 7, 2024 4:30:39 PM