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DE SB192

Bill

Status

Passed

8/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bethany Hall-Long

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the definition of "essential worker" from § 3133 of Title 20, eliminating restrictions on who can receive medications during public health emergencies.

  • Expands medication delivery eligibility from "essential workers and their families" to all "individuals" during impending, probable, or actual public health threats or declared emergencies.

  • Changes references from "In-State Stockpile" to "State or Federal Stockpile" to align with federal Strategic National Stockpile program requirements.

  • Removes the requirement for individuals to complete prescreening assessments "for themselves and each family member" and simplifies it to annual individual assessments only.

  • Enables the Division of Public Health to meet CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant requirements to distribute prophylactic medications like antibiotics to Delaware's entire population within 48 hours during emergencies.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Control Of Health Care Supplies.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development6/10/2016
Health & Social Services6/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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