SB 166 is sponsored by Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), John J. Viola, John A. Kowalko, Helene M. Keeley, James Johnson, Ruth Briggs King, David Bentz, Paul S. Baumbach, Gregory F. Lavelle, Valerie Longhurst, Catherine Cloutier, and Margaret Rose Henry.

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Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 166 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FREE FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Last action September 13, 2018 — Signed by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 28, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
15 sponsors

3 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This Act requires that feminine hygiene products be provided free of charge to individuals in custody at facilities operated by the Department of Correction and facilities operated by the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Bill Text

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Action History

September 13, 2018
Signed by Governor
June 26, 2018
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
May 09, 2018
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits
May 01, 2018
Assigned to Administration Committee in House
April 26, 2018
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
April 18, 2018
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
March 28, 2018
Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 47 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (47)

47 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

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June 26, 2018

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	24	0	0	1
Democratic	7	0	0	0
Republican	8	0	0	1
Total	39	0	0	2
% of votes cast	95%	0%	0%	5%

How each member voted (41)

Member	Party	Vote
Andria L. Bennett	—	Not Voting
Bryon H. Short	—	Yea
Charles Potter Jr.	—	Yea
David Bentz	—	Yea
Deborah Hudson	—	Yea
Earl G. Jaques Jr.	—	Yea
Gerald L. Brady	—	Yea
Harvey R. Kenton	—	Yea
Helene M. Keeley	—	Yea
James Johnson	—	Yea
John A. Kowalko	—	Yea
John J. Viola	—	Yea
John L. Mitchell	—	Yea
Joseph E. Miro	—	Yea
Melanie George Smith	—	Yea
Michael Mulrooney	—	Yea
Michael Ramone	—	Yea
Paul S. Baumbach	—	Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf	—	Yea
Quinton Johnson	—	Yea
Ruth Briggs King	—	Yea
Sean Matthews	—	Yea
Stephen Smyk	—	Yea
Valerie Longhurst	—	Yea
William R. Outten	—	Yea
Debra Heffernan	Democratic	Yea
Edward S. Osienski	Democratic	Yea
Kimberly Williams	Democratic	Yea
Sean M. Lynn	Democratic	Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden	Democratic	Yea
Trey Paradee	Democratic	Yea
William J. Carson	Democratic	Yea
Charles S Postles Jr.	Republican	Yea
Daniel B. Short	Republican	Yea
David L. Wilson	Republican	Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman	Republican	Yea
Kevin S Hensley	Republican	Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick	Republican	Yea
Richard G. Collins	Republican	Yea
Ronald E. Gray	Republican	Not Voting
Timothy D. Dukes	Republican	Yea

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April 26, 2018

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	12	0	0	0
Democratic	5	0	0	0
Republican	4	0	0	0
Total	21	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (21)

Member	Party	Vote
Anthony Delcollo	—	Yea
Brian J. Bushweller	—	Yea
Bruce C. Ennis	—	Yea
Catherine Cloutier	—	Yea
Colin Bonini	—	Yea
David B. McBride	—	Yea
Ernesto B Lopez	—	Yea
F. Gary Simpson	—	Yea
Gregory F. Lavelle	—	Yea
Harris B. McDowell	—	Yea
Margaret Rose Henry	—	Yea
Robert Marshall	—	Yea
Bryan Townsend	Democratic	Yea
David P. Sokola	Democratic	Yea
John "Jack" Walsh	Democratic	Yea
Nicole Poore	Democratic	Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen	Democratic	Yea
Brian Pettyjohn	Republican	Yea
Bryant L. Richardson	Republican	Yea
Dave G. Lawson	Republican	Yea
Gerald W. Hocker	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 166 do?: This Act requires that feminine hygiene products be provided free of charge to individuals in custody at facilities operated by the Department of Correction and facilities operated by the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Who sponsors SB 166?: SB 166 is sponsored by Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), John J. Viola, John A. Kowalko, Helene M. Keeley, James Johnson, Ruth Briggs King, David Bentz, Paul S. Baumbach, Gregory F. Lavelle, Valerie Longhurst, Catherine Cloutier, and Margaret Rose Henry.
What is the current status of SB 166?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 28, 2018. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 166
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 149th General Assembly (2017-2018)
Type: Bill
Introduced: March 28, 2018
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Valerie Longhurst

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