# Delaware HB 305: 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.

Delaware HB 305, 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., is a 153rd General Assembly (2024–2026) House bill sponsored by Jeff Hilovsky (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-08-31 (Signed by Governor) (as of 2026-10-19).

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- As of: 2026-10-19
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## Facts
- Bill: Delaware HB 305
- State: Delaware
- Session: 153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)
- Title: 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.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-03-05
- Last action: 2026-08-31, Signed by Governor
- Sponsor: Jeff Hilovsky (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 34
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (60 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 3

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- New diabetes care pilot for Delawareans: benefit, low. 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 a…
- Diabetes pilot ends unless lawmakers extend: mixed, medium. 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.
- Personal diabetes care with eligibility limits: mixed, low. 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, suppleme…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Jeff Hilovsky (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Alonna Berry (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Darius J. Brown (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Eric Buckson (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Frank Burns (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Richard G. Collins (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Daniel Cruce (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Gerald W. Hocker (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Kyra L. Hoffner (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Valerie Jones Giltner (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kendra Johnson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Larry Lambert (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Michael F. Smith (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Trey Paradee (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Nicole Poore (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Charles S Postles Jr. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: David P. Sokola (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: David L. Wilson (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-06-30 | Senate | Passed (SM required) | pass | 21 | 0 |   |
| 2026-06-16 | House | Passed (SM required) | pass | 39 | 0 |   |

## Actions (9)

- 2026-08-31: Signed by Governor (Governor)
- 2026-06-30: Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES (Senate)
- 2026-06-24: Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits (Senate)
- 2026-06-16: Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-06-16: Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT (House)
- 2026-06-16: Amendment HA 1 to HB 305 - Passed In House by Voice Vote (House)
- 2026-05-14: Amendment HA 1 to HB 305 - Introduced and Placed With Bill (House)
- 2026-03-18: Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its Merits (House)
- 2026-03-05: Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House (House)

## Bill text

- Current, 2026-03-05: [HTML](https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=142889&legislationTypeId=1&docTypeId=2)

## Related bills

- HS 1 for HB 449: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST LICENSURE ACT. (passed house)
- HB 357: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 10 AND 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DUTY TO SUPPORT POOR PERSONS. (signed)
- SB 231: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS. (vetoed)
- SB 279: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS. (vetoed)
- HB 393: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTIONS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY CONSUMERS. (vetoed)
- HB 356: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PFAS IN FIREFIGHTING FOAM AND EQUIPMENT. (failed)

## Sources
- [Current (HTML)](https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=142889&legislationTypeId=1&docTypeId=2)

## Related
- [HS 1 for HB 449: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DIETITIAN/NUTRITI…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HS1FORHB449-153)
- [HB 357: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 10 AND 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DUTY TO S…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB357-153)
- [SB 231: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-SB231-153)
- [SB 279: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED OCCUPATI…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-SB279-153)
- [HB 393: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTIONS FOR PUBLI…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB393-153)
- [HB 356: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PFAS IN FIREFIGHTING…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB356-153)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB305-153 (as of 2026-10-19).