Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware SB301: Hospitals/Discharge Plan/Labor Before Delivery
Status: Signed into law, August 31, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HOSPITAL DISCHARGE PLANS FOR PREGNANT PATIENTS.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 16 of the delaware code relating to hospital discharge plans for pregnant patients.
From the introduced text, May 5, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HOSPITAL DISCHARGE PLANS FOR PREGNANT PATIENTS. Section 1. Amend Chapter 30J, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by creating a new Subchapter II after § 3007J and by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: CHAPTER 30J. Lay Caregiver Designation, Notice, and Training Act Discharge Planning for Hospital Patients Subchapter II. Safe Discharge Plans for Pregnant Patients § 3011J. Definitions. For purposes of this subchapter: (1) "Discharge" means a patient's exit or release from a hospital following an inpatient stay or observation status. (2) "Observation status" means any assessment, testing, observation, care, or treatment provided to a patient at a hospital that does not result in the patient's admission to the hospital for inpatient treatment. (3) The following terms mean as defined in § 3001J of this title: a. "Aftercare". b. "Health-care professional". c. "Hospital". d. "Lay caregiver". e. "Patient's agent". f. "Residence". § 3012J. Discharge plan required for pregnant individuals. (a) A hospital shall create a discharge plan for a patient if the patient is identified as pregnant and all of the following apply: (1) The patient is experiencing signs or symptoms consistent with labor, which may include contractions. (2) The patient is expected to be discharged before delivery, …
Sponsors
- Marie Pinkney (D, 13) · primary sponsor
- Melissa Minor-Brown (D, 17)
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14)
- Russ Huxtable (D, 6)
- David Sokola (D, 8)
- Alonna Berry (D, 20)
- Stephanie Bolden (D, 2)
- Frank Burns (D, 21)
- Kendra Johnson (D, 5)
- Larry Lambert (D, 7)
- Eric Morrison (D, 27)
- DeShanna Neal (D, 13)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 2 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
Votes
- Passed (SM) (June 25, 2026): 40 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (May 20, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB301?
- SB301 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Hospitals/Discharge Plan/Labor Before Delivery.
- What does SB301 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 16 of the delaware code relating to hospital discharge plans for pregnant patients.
- What is the status of SB301?
- Signed into law as of August 31, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (August 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB301?
- Marie Pinkney (D, 13), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB301?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143227
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