HB346 STD Prevention Bill - Amends Title 16 Delaware Code
Summary
Delaware Governor signed HB346 into law on April 9, 2026. The bill amends Title 16 of the Delaware Code relating to sexually transmitted disease prevention and control. The legislation was sponsored by Representatives Morrison, Neal, Burns, and Gorman along with Senators Pinkney, Sturgeon, and Cruce. The bill was referred to the House Health & Human Development Committee.
What changed
HB346 was signed into law by the Delaware Governor on April 9, 2026. The bill amends Title 16 of the Delaware Code to update provisions relating to sexually transmitted disease prevention and control. This represents a substantive change to Delaware's public health regulatory framework.
Affected parties including healthcare providers and public health authorities in Delaware should monitor for implementing regulations and updated compliance requirements as the amended statute takes effect. Healthcare organizations may need to revise internal protocols for STD screening, reporting, and prevention services to align with the new statutory requirements.
What to do next
- Monitor for updated Title 16 regulations from Delaware public health authorities
- Review internal STD prevention and control protocols for compliance with amended state requirements
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ChangeBridge / Delaware / HB346 Signed by Governor HB346 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-09
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention And Control.
Bill Details
State Delaware
Session 153rd General Assembly
Chamber House
Committee Health & Human Development
Official Source legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationI...
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Sponsors
Eric Morrison (Rep - D) Marie Pinkney (Sen - D) DeShanna Neal (Rep - D) Frank Burns (Rep - D) Mara Gorman (Rep - D) Laura Sturgeon (Sen - D) Daniel Cruce (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-09 H Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
Committee Referrals
2026-04-09 H Health & Human Development
Bill Text Versions
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