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HB 424 Delaware House · 149th General Assembly (2017-2018)

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT.

Summary
At this time, the 24-month testing rates are well below what the Division of Public Health would expect them to be based upon the risk factors that determine when testing is necessary. This bill simplifies the requirements and the process for physicians and eliminates confusion that may be causing the low compliance rate for the second test. With better compliance, the Division of Public Health will have a much clearer picture of lead exposure in Delaware. This bill also requires the Division of Public Health to review the criteria for testing every 5 years. This requirement would actively foster discussions between the Division and stakeholders to ensure that the best balance is struck between the burden of testing and the protection to children.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 30, 2018 Last action Jun 6, 2018
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Total actions
2
Key actions
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Committee
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Jun 6, 2018
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 10 On Its Merits
lower
May 30, 2018
Introduced
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Sean Matthews
Sean Matthews
DDemocratic
DE
10
Co
BC
Bruce C. Ennis
DDemocratic
DE
14
Co
Photo of Dave Wilson
Dave Wilson
RRepublican
DE
18
Co
HM
Helene M. Keeley
DDemocratic
DE
3
Co
MR
Margaret Rose Henry
DDemocratic
DE
2
Co
MM
Michael Mulrooney
DDemocratic
DE
17
Co
Photo of Paul Baumbach
Paul Baumbach
DDemocratic
DE
23
Co
RB
Ruth Briggs King
RRepublican
DE
37
Co
WR
William R. Outten
RRepublican
DE
30