State Government / Delaware / Legislation / SB 249
This Act does all of the following: (1) Establishes a regulatory framework for substance use harm reduction programs that provides immunities for program providers and staff. (2) Modifies the definition of drug paraphernalia. (3) Decriminalizes possession of paraphernalia for individuals who use drugs, while retaining prohibitions for paraphernalia used in the manufacturing or distribution of drugs and the selling of certain drug paraphernalia. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Latest development · Jun 23, 2026
Passed By House. Votes: 22 YES 16 NO 2 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
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Sarah McBride
Stell Parker Selby
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Passed By House. Votes: 22 YES 16 NO 2 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 4 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO
Amendment SA 2 to SB 249 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 1 NO 5 NOT VOTING
Amendment SA 2 to SB 249 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Amendment SA 1 to SB 249 - Stricken in Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 249 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
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