HB 259 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCREENING FOR LEAD POISONING.
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Summary
Delaware HB 259 requires the Division of Public Health to report to government officials on lead poisoning screening data for kindergartners. The Division must compile and submit data it receives from schools regarding the number of kindergartners who meet lead screening requirements under state law. The Division must also post this screening data on its website for public access.
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Official abstract
This Act requires the Division of Public Health to submit a report to various government officials and post on its website the data it receives from schools regarding the number of kindergartners who meet the requirements under this chapter for screening for lead poisoning.
Sponsors (6)
- Kimberly Williams Democratic · primary
- Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
- Sean M. Lynn Democratic · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- Mara Gorman Democratic · primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
Action history (9)
- Jan 13, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House · lower
- Mar 5, 2026 Amendment HA 1 to HB 259 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- Mar 11, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 11 On Its Merits · lower
- Apr 14, 2026 Amendment HA 1 to HB 259 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
- Apr 14, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT · lower
- Apr 14, 2026 Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate · upper
- May 5, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 23, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
- Jul 23, 2026 Signed by Governor · executive
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