Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 8 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 374 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT.

Last action — Signed by Governor

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 17, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 24 sponsors

    4 primary, 20 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This bill adds glaucoma, chronic debilitating migraines, pediatric autism spectrum disorder, pediatric sensory processing disorder to the list of debilitating medical conditions which may qualify a person, upon certification by a physician, to be eligible for the use of medical marijuana in accordance with the terms of the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the list of qualifying debilitating medical conditions for medical marijuana use in Delaware.

  • § 4902A

    glaucoma, chronic debilitating migraines, pediatric autism spectrum disorder, pediatric sensory processing disorder

    It adds four new medical conditions to those that qualify for medical marijuana use.

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Health, Children & Social Services) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HB 374 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

  7. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its Merits

  8. Amendment HA 1 to HB 374 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  9. Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 38 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (38)

38 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

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Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10002
Democratic 5000
Republican 4000
Total 19002
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Delcollo — Yea
Brian J. Bushweller — Yea
Bruce C. Ennis — Yea
Catherine Cloutier — Not Voting
Colin Bonini — Yea
David B. McBride — Yea
Ernesto B Lopez — Yea
F. Gary Simpson — Not Voting
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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Passed 41 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 25000
Democratic 7000
Republican 9000
Total 41000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Andria L. Bennett — Yea
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 Yea
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 374 do?
This bill adds glaucoma, chronic debilitating migraines, pediatric autism spectrum disorder, pediatric sensory processing disorder to the list of debilitating medical conditions which may qualify a person, upon certification by a physician, to be eligible for the use of medical marijuana in accordance with the terms of the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act.
Who sponsors HB 374?
HB 374 is sponsored by Bryan Townsend (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), John J. Viola, William R. Outten, John L. Mitchell, John A. Kowalko, Earl G. Jaques Jr., Deborah Hudson, David Bentz, Paul S. Baumbach, Robert Marshall, Margaret Rose Henry, Anthony Delcollo, Charles Potter Jr., Ernesto B Lopez, and Peter C. Schwartzkopf.
What is the current status of HB 374?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 17, 2018. Enacted.
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