Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 46
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PARENTAL CONSENT FOR MINORS SEEKING AN ABORTION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
- Richard G. Collins (Republican)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Bryan W. Shupe (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
Like House Bill 46, this Act ensures that no physician or medically authorized person shall perform an abortion upon a child under the age of 16 without having obtained parental consent, except in cases of medical emergency or if the Family Court adjudicates that the minor is mature and well-informed enough to make the decision independently, or obtaining parental consent is not in the best interest of the minor, such as in cases of abuse, neglect, or coercion.
This Act differs from House Bill 46 by removing additional references to the former notice requirement in Chapter 17, Subchapter VIII, of Title 24, and by clarifying that a legal guardian may grant the consent required by this Act.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 26, 2025 · House
Motion to Release Failed - Mar 19, 2025 · House
Not Worked in Committee - Mar 18, 2025 · House
Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 46, and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House