Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 327
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LEVELS OF NEONATAL CARE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Michael F. Smith (Republican)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Stell Parker Selby
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- William Bush (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act amends Title 16 to establish statewide standards for levels of neonatal care for facilities that operate neonatal nurseries or neonatal intensive care units. The Act requires facilities to comply with nationally recognized standards for levels of neonatal care established by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), ensuring that newborns receive care in facilities equipped to meet the complexity of their medical needs. Under the Act, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will designate each facility's level of neonatal care based on compliance with the AAP standards, including staffing, equipment, facility capabilities, and patient protocols. The Act further establishes additional requirements for facilities providing Level IV NICU services which care for the most critically ill and medically complex newborns. DHSS must adopt implementing rules by January 30, 2027, and will seek input from the Delaware Perinatal Quality Collaborative and existing NICU providers in developing these rules.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 11, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Apr 23, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Sep 30, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
Amendment SA 1 to HB 327 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT - May 19, 2026 · House
Amendment SA 1 to HB 327 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - May 13, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 Favorable - Apr 23, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate - Apr 23, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 33 YES 3 NO 5 ABSENT - Apr 15, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 11 On Its Merits - Mar 19, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House