In 2026 The Academy spent time in Dover at Legislative Hall advocating for Public Health. The Academy has three categories we place legislation in:
- Legislation we support – this looks like writing letters of support, speaking in favor of the legislation in committee, and any other tangible actions we find appropriate
- Legislation we are monitoring – the Academy remains neutral until an action is deemed necessary
- Legislation that we oppose – this can look like writing a letter of opposition and speaking in opposition to the legislation in committee
2026 Legislation
The tables below break down this year’s legislation and include:
- Legislation we supported. This includes legislation that:
- Passed the legislature, and has been signed by the Governor>
- Passed the legislature, awaiting action from the Governor
- Did not move through the full legislative process
- Legislation we monitored. This includes legislation that was not acted on. The legislation:
- Passed the legislature, and has an action or is awaiting an action from the Governor
- Did not move through the full legislative process
- Legislation we opposed. This includes any legislation the Academy opposed this year, and its status.
Legislation the Academy Supported
The following legislation was supported by the Academy and Signed by the Governor (last updated 9.16.2026)
The following legislation was supported by the Academy and is awaiting Governor action
The following legislation was supported by the Academy. This legislation was not acted upon before the end of the 153rd Session.
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Legislation the Academy Monitored
The following legislation was monitored by the Academy and has either been signed by the Governor or is waiting Governor Action (last updated 9.16.2026)
The following legislation was monitored by the Academy. This legislation was not acted upon before the end of the 153rd Session.
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Legislation the Academy Opposed
The following legislation was opposed by the Academy.
| Bill # | Title/Link | Last Action | Accademy Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 318 | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HEALTH PLANNING AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND THE DELAWARE HEALTH RESOURCES BOARD. | Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House | Oppose | |
| HB 422 | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENHANCED INFORMED CONSENT FOR INFANT VACCINATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION IN SUDDEN UNEXPECTED INFANT DEATH INVESTIGATIONS. | Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 422, and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House | Oppose | |
| SB 251 | ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNBORN CHILDREN. | Awaiting Committee Action | Oppose | |
| SB 252 | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE OFFER OF AN ULTRASOUND AND AUSCULTATION SERVICES BEFORE TERMINATING A PREGNANCY. | Awaiting Committee Action | Oppose |
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