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DelawareHB 305153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE DIABETES WELLNESS PILOT PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO STUDY DIABETIC WELL CARE.

Sponsored By: Jeff Hilovsky (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Diabetes pilot ends unless lawmakers extend

The diabetes pilot ends three years after implementation unless the General Assembly extends it by law. If study results are significantly positive, the Secretary may end the study and expand the program to more Delawareans. That decision requires consultation with the Sunset Committee.

New diabetes care pilot for Delawareans

The law creates a federally funded diabetes care pilot run by Delaware’s Department of Health and Social Services. It recruits 400–500 volunteers and compares results with at least 200 similar Type 2 diabetes patients whose identities are removed. If recruitment falls below 400, the Secretary may ask health plans to provide qualified Delaware volunteers and their doctors. The law takes effect immediately; the pilot starts 90 days after public notice confirms technology selection and recruitment of at least 400 volunteers. The Delaware Health Information Network must report health results, healthcare use, and cost savings every six months to state leaders. All patient data handling must follow federal health privacy rules.

Personal diabetes care with eligibility limits

Only volunteers with an A1c blood sugar result from 6.5% through 10.0% qualify for the pilot. Physician-led teams create personal care plans and arrange initial and ongoing dietitian visits. Continuous glucose monitors and a linked app provide real-time readings, food and portion guidance, supplement guidance, and blood sugar alerts. The technology must connect with care teams’ medical records; additional technology requires the Secretary’s approval. Teams compare readings with starting results every three months and repeat lab tests every six months. Required checks include weight, diabetes history, waist size, blood pressure, A1c, fasting glucose and insulin, cholesterol and related ratios, inflammation, urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio, vitamin D, and magnesium. Patients taking metformin also need vitamin B checks. Results guide changes to medicines, food, exercise, sleep, supplements, and other habits. Care teams must complete required lifestyle or functional medicine training; seasonal Delaware Grown marketing helps participants find local fresh foods.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jeff Hilovsky

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Alonna Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Darius J. Brown

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eric Buckson

    Republican • Senate

  • Frank Burns

    Democratic • House

  • Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha

    Democratic • House

  • Richard G. Collins

    Republican • House

  • Franklin D. Cooke

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel Cruce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Timothy D. Dukes

    Republican • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Gerald W. Hocker

    Republican • Senate

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Russell Huxtable

    Democratic • Senate

  • Valerie Jones Giltner

    Republican • House

  • Kendra Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • Dave G. Lawson

    Republican • Senate

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Spiros Mantzavinos

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michael F. Smith

    Republican • House

  • Trey Paradee

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brian Pettyjohn

    Republican • Senate

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

  • Charles S Postles Jr.

    Republican • House

  • Bryant L. Richardson

    Republican • Senate

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryan Townsend

    Democratic • Senate

  • John "Jack" Walsh

    Democratic • Senate

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

  • Lyndon D. Yearick

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 60 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/30/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/16/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 39 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    8/31/2026Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/30/2026Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits

    6/24/2026Senate

  4. Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate

    6/16/2026Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT

    6/16/2026House

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HB 305 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    6/16/2026House

  7. Amendment HA 1 to HB 305 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    5/14/2026House

  8. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its Merits

    3/18/2026House

  9. Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

    3/5/2026House

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