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DelawareSB 129153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION OPIOID FUNDS AND LITIGATION AUTHORITY.

Sponsored By: Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Clear opioid settlements and limits on suits

The law clarifies what counts as a statewide opioid settlement. It now includes consent judgments and consent decrees, filed or unfiled. Covered deals are between the State DOJ and opioid makers, distributors, pharmacies, consultants, related entities and individuals, and state subdivisions. They provide or allocate money for conduct tied to opioid products. Any Delaware government entity is barred from bringing released claims after February 28, 2021 against a party the Attorney General released in a statewide opioid settlement executed by the Attorney General and that party.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha

    Democratic • House

  • Debra Heffernan

    Democratic • House

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kendra Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryan Townsend

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 58 • No: 0

House vote • 6/25/2025

Passed (3/5 required)

Yes: 39 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/20/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 19 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/21/2025Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT

    6/25/2025House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 5 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

    6/11/2025House

  4. Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

    5/21/2025House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

    5/20/2025Senate

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 8 Favorable

    5/14/2025Senate

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate

    5/7/2025Senate

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