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DelawareSB 296153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE HEALTH FUND.

Sponsored By: Nicole Poore (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Delaware funds enforcement of tobacco agreements

The Attorney General uses Delaware Health Fund money to enforce and litigate two tobacco agreements. These are the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement and the 2018 Non-Participating Manufacturers Adjustment Settlement Agreement. The law sets no funding amount or direct household payment.

Delaware sets annual health grant deadlines

Delaware health officials run an annual competitive grant process and recommend funding for state-run programs that match Health Fund purposes. Private organizations must be invited to apply by July 1, with at least 30 days to submit proposals. Officials publicly post draft awards and amounts by October 15; the advisory committee reviews them and hears public testimony by November 7. By November 15, officials send final recommendations, award reasons, committee votes, and testimony summaries to state budget leaders. Funding depends on state-approved Health Fund spending; the law sets no amount and guarantees no award.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 57 • No: 1

House vote • 6/24/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 37 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/21/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 20 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/1/2026Governor

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

    6/24/2026House

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

    6/18/2026House

  4. Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

    6/4/2026House

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

    5/21/2026Senate

  6. Amendment SA 1 to SB 296 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

    5/21/2026Senate

  7. Amendment SA 1 to SB 296 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    5/20/2026Senate

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

    5/13/2026Senate

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

    5/4/2026Senate

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