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DE SB 251

ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNBORN CHILDREN.

In brief

DE SB 251 is a state bill in DE: “ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNBORN CHILDREN.” It was introduced on Apr 15, 2026 in the Senate, during the 153 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Apr 15, 2026) reads: “Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 251, and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate”. Its sponsors are Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), with 5 cosponsors. CSWH lists it under the cause Reproductive autonomy. The facts here come from State legislature (legis.delaware.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.

Where it stands

Status
In committee
Latest action
Apr 15, 2026: Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 251, and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
Sponsors
  • Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
  • Timothy D. Dukes (Republican)
  • David L. Wilson (Republican), cosponsor
  • Richard G. Collins (Republican), cosponsor
  • Jeff Hilovsky (Republican), cosponsor
  • Daniel B. Short (Republican), cosponsor
  • Bryan W. Shupe (Republican), cosponsor
5 cosponsors in all
Started in
Senate
Introduced
Apr 15, 2026
Session
153

Our summary: Delaware SB 251, an act to amend Title 24 of the Delaware Code relating to unborn children, was adopted in lieu of the original bill and assigned to the Senate Health & Social Services Committee. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)

Sources

Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.

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