DE HB160 | 2023-2024 | 152nd General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-4)
Status: Passed on August 16 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-08-16 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #3) [HTML]
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-4)
Status: Passed on August 16 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-08-16 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #3) [HTML]
Summary
The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 established 988 as the universal phone number for "the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operating through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline." This Act provides the framework to maximize the benefits of 988 and provide crucial support to Delawareans in need through the implementation of a practical, modern, and comprehensive, integrated crisis care system.
Title
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To 988 Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2023-06-28 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 18 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2023-06-20 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 28 N: 11 NV: 1 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2023-06-20 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 28 N: 11 NV: 1 Abs: 1) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-16 | Signed by Governor | |
| 2023-06-28 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT | |
| 2023-06-21 | Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits | |
| 2023-06-20 | Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate | |
| 2023-06-20 | Passed By House. Votes: 28 YES 11 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT | |
| 2023-06-16 | was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 160 |
