HB 327 DE

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This Act amends Title 16 to establish statewide standards for levels of neonatal care for facilities that operate neonatal nurseries or neonatal intensive care units. The Act requires facilities to comply with nationally recognized standards for levels of neonatal care established by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), ensuring that newborns receive care in facilities equipped to meet the complexity of their medical needs. Under the Act, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will designate each facility's level of neonatal care based on compliance with the AAP standards, including staffing, equipment, facility capabilities, and patient protocols. The Act further establishes additional requirements for facilities providing Level IV NICU services which care for the most critically ill and medically complex newborns. DHSS must adopt implementing rules by January 30, 2027, and will seek input from the Delaware Perinatal Quality Collaborative and existing NICU providers in developing these rules.

• Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
• William Bush Democratic · primary
• Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
• Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
• Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
• Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
• Stell Parker Selby · primary
• Sarah McBride · primary
• Mara Gorman Democratic · primary
• Ray Seigfried Democratic · primary
• Trey Paradee Democratic · primary
• Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
• Cyndie Romer Democratic · primary
• Dave G. Lawson Republican · primary
• Michael F. Smith Republican · primary
• Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
• Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
• Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
• Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
• Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
• Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
• David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
• Darius J. Brown Democratic · primary
• Franklin D. Cooke Democratic · primary
• Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
• John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
• David L. Wilson Republican · primary

1. Mar 19, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House · lower
2. Apr 15, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 11 On Its Merits · lower
3. Apr 23, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 33 YES 3 NO 5 ABSENT · lower
4. Apr 23, 2026 Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate · upper
5. May 13, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 Favorable · upper
6. May 19, 2026 Amendment SA 1 to HB 327 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
7. Jun 11, 2026 Amendment SA 1 to HB 327 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT · upper
8. Jun 11, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · upper
9. Jun 16, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT · lower