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DelawareHB 312153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LEAD TESTING.

Sponsored By: Kimberly Williams (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More lead testing options for children

Delaware expands accepted blood lead testing methods for children under 16. Providers can use one blood test drawn from a vein or two capillary blood screenings collected within 12 weeks of each other. To confirm an elevated blood lead level, results must meet or exceed the applicable lead level cutoff.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Alonna Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Sean M. Lynn

    Democratic • House

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 57 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/20/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 20 • No: 0

House vote • 4/21/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 37 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    5/21/2026Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

    5/20/2026Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

    5/13/2026Senate

  4. Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

    4/21/2026Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENT

    4/21/2026House

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 11 On Its Merits

    3/11/2026House

  7. Re-Assigned to Education Committee in House

    3/5/2026House

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

    3/5/2026House

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