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DE HB157

Bill

Status

Passed

9/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Madinah Wilson-Anton

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "prescription drug order" to explicitly include electronic orders, in addition to written and verbal orders, for controlled substances

  • Removes the requirement that adults purchasing hypodermic syringes or needles without a prescription must be self-administering medications or administering to a minor child in their care

  • Eliminates the class G felony penalty for delivering, disposing of, or giving away hypodermic syringes or needles outside of prescribed methods

  • Expands who may provide syringes or hypodermic needles to patients by including "licensed allied health professionals" in addition to those licensed under the Delaware Board of Nursing

  • Makes technical corrections to language and re-designates subsections following the removal of the felony penalty provision

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services5/20/2021
Health & Human Development4/20/2021

Full Bill Text

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