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DelawareSS 1 for SB 134153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REVERSE AUCTIONS.

Sponsored By: Ray Seigfried (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New rules for pharmacy reverse auctions

Reverse auctions happen online. All bidders see prices in real time, but bidder names stay hidden during bidding. Bidders can lower their prices until the auction ends. The Section may use a reverse auction only when it is advantageous and its director, or a designee, gives written approval. Before bidding, vendors must preregister so the state can check responsibility and require acceptance of terms. The solicitation must say a reverse auction will be used, share the schedule, and include the procedures. The Section or an agency may hire a third party to run the auction with written approval. Each proposal must list the vendor’s name and address. Proposals and evaluations stay confidential until after a contract is signed. After that, they are open to public inspection.

Reverse auctions only for state pharmacy services

The law limits reverse auctions to one area. They apply only when the State Employee Benefits Committee buys professional services for or related to pharmaceuticals or pharmacy benefit management. Other state contracts do not use reverse auctions under this law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Melissa Minor-Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Bryan Townsend

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 58 • No: 0

House vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 18 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/21/2025Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

    6/30/2025House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits

    6/25/2025House

  4. Not Worked in Committee

    6/18/2025Senate

  5. Assigned to Administration Committee in House

    6/5/2025House

  6. Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT

    5/22/2025Senate

  7. was introduced and adopted in lieu of SB 134

    5/22/2025Senate

Bill Text

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    5/22/2025

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