Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 259
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCREENING FOR LEAD POISONING.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Sean M. Lynn (Democratic)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Kimberly Williams (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act requires the Division of Public Health to submit a report to various government officials and post on its website the data it receives from schools regarding the number of kindergartners who meet the requirements under this chapter for screening for lead poisoning.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 12:03 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Apr 14, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 23, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 23, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - May 5, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits - Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate - Apr 14, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT - Apr 14, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 259 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Mar 11, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 11 On Its Merits - Mar 5, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 259 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House