HB 426 DE

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This Act ensures that pregnant women in DOC custody, at Level IV or V, are able to meet with a doula or midwife to create a birth plan surrounding the birth of their child. Among other things, the birth plan must include a statement identifying a preferred childcare provider and whether the new mother wishes to express breast milk for the child. This Act further requires that the DOC publish an annual report regarding the use of doula and midwifery services within the DOC. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

• DeShanna U Neal Democratic · primary
• Trey Paradee Democratic · primary
• Sherry Dorsey Walker · primary
• Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
• Paul S. Baumbach · primary
• Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
• Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
• Peter C. Schwartzkopf · primary
• Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
• Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
• S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic · primary

1. Jun 6, 2024 Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House · lower
2. Jun 12, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 3 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits · lower
3. Jun 18, 2024 Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT · lower
4. Jun 18, 2024 Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate · upper
5. Jun 26, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits · upper
6. Jun 27, 2024 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · upper
7. Sep 24, 2024 Signed by Governor · executive