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DE HB157

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank Burns

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals Chapter 26A of Title 16 of the Delaware Code, eliminating the Hearing Aid Loan Bank Program in its entirety

  • The Hearing Aid Loan Bank Program was originally created in 2003 to temporarily lend hearing aids to children under 3 years old

  • The program provided initial 6-month loans with possible 3-month extensions approved by the Program Manager

  • The Division of Public Health no longer stocks the Hearing Aid Loan Bank, as demand has steadily decreased and the program is now considered obsolete

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Hearing Aid Loan Bank Program.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services6/10/2025
Health & Human Development5/8/2025

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