DE SB166 | 2021-2022 | 151st General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 19-9)
Status: Passed on October 14 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-10-14 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 19-9)
Status: Passed on October 14 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-10-14 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Summary
Delaware has been irreparably harmed by the opioid crisis. In 2018, 400 people died of an overdose in Delaware, and in 2019, 431 people died of an overdose. Settlements from opioid distributors, manufacturers, and pharmacies are expected to provide significant monies over a substantial period of time to Delaware. These funds are intended to address to harm caused by the opioid crisis in our communities.
Title
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code And The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Distribution Of Funds From The Prescription Opioid Impact Fee And Court Settlements.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2021-06-29 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 41 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-06-16 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 19 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2021-06-16 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 19 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 1) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-14 | Signed by Governor | |
| 2021-06-29 | Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES | |
| 2021-06-23 | Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits | |
| 2021-06-17 | Re-Assigned to Administration Committee in House | |
| 2021-06-17 | Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House | |
| 2021-06-16 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT | |
| 2021-06-16 | Amendment SA 1 to SB 166 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT | |
| 2021-06-16 | Amendment SA 1 to SB 166 - Introduced and Placed With Bill | |
| 2021-06-09 | Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits | |
| 2021-06-03 | Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate |
