All Roll Calls
Yes: 58 • No: 0
DelawareSS 1 for SB 134153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET
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
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
Signed by Governor
7/21/2025GovernorPassed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT
6/30/2025HouseReported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
6/25/2025HouseNot Worked in Committee
6/18/2025SenateAssigned to Administration Committee in House
6/5/2025HousePassed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
5/22/2025Senatewas introduced and adopted in lieu of SB 134
5/22/2025Senate
Bill Text
Current
5/22/2025
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