Delaware House Bill 274
Session 152
An Act To Amend Title 18, Title 29, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage Of Allergen Introduction Dietary Supplements For Infants.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 7, 2024
Sponsors
17 Sponsors
Kimberly Williams
Laura V. Sturgeon
Sarah McBride
Trey Paradee
S. Elizabeth Lockman
Nicole Poore
Spiros Mantzavinos
William Bush
Kendra Johnson
Russell Huxtable
David P. Sokola
John "Jack" Walsh
Paul S. Baumbach
Edward S. Osienski
Bryant L. Richardson
Madinah Wilson-Anton
William J. Carson
First Action
Jan 4, 2024
Latest Action
May 7, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
274
State
Delaware
Session
152
Bryant L. Richardson
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Primary
David P. Sokola
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Primary
Edward S. Osienski
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Primary
John "Jack" Walsh
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Primary
Kendra Johnson
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Primary
Kimberly Williams
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Primary
Laura V. Sturgeon
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Primary
Madinah Wilson-Anton
grade
Primary
Nicole Poore
grade
Primary
Paul S. Baumbach
grade
Primary
Russell Huxtable
grade
Primary
S. Elizabeth Lockman
grade
Primary
Sarah McBride
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Primary
Spiros Mantzavinos
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Primary
Trey Paradee
grade
Primary
William Bush
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Primary
William J. Carson
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Primary
checkPassed on May 7, 2024
Motion Text
SM
House Roll Call Votes
Other
Cyndie Romer
Yes
Other
Other
DeShanna U Neal
Yes
Jeff Hilovsky
Other
Other
Kerri Evelyn Harris
Yes
Other
Other
Other
Yes
Other
Other
Sophie Phillips
Yes
Stell Parker Selby
Yes
Stephanie T. Bolden
Yes
Other
Valerie Jones Giltner
No
Yes
Summary
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.
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05/07/2024
Senate
Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
05/07/2024
House
Passed By House. Votes: 23 YES 6 NO 7 NOT VOTING 5 ABSENT
04/17/2024
House
Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
03/19/2024
House
Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
03/19/2024
House
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 9 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
01/04/2024
House
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
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Record Created
Jan 4, 2024 5:53:15 PM
Record Updated
May 8, 2024 1:01:28 AM