SB 17 is sponsored by Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Nicole Poore (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Sean Matthews, John A. Kowalko, Helene M. Keeley, Ruth Briggs King, Paul S. Baumbach, Harris B. McDowell, David B. McBride, Robert Marshall, Ernesto B Lopez, Margaret Rose Henry, Catherine Cloutier, Brian J. Bushweller, and David Bentz.

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Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 7 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 17 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS.

Last action April 25, 2017 — Signed by Governor

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2017. Enacted.

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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.
21 sponsors

2 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This bill provides for research or transplantation of organs and other anatomical gifts as authorized under federal law among donors who have tested positive for exposure to HIV and intended recipients who have also tested positive for exposure to HIV. Delaware is currently the only state that has laws prohibiting the use of HIV positive organs for HIV positive recipients entirely, including the use of organs as part of a research protocol.

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Action History

April 25, 2017
Signed by Governor
March 21, 2017
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
March 15, 2017
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 1 Favorable, 10 On Its Merits
March 09, 2017
Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
January 26, 2017
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 ABSENT
January 25, 2017
Reported Out of Committee (Health, Children & Social Services) in Senate with 3 Favorable
January 19, 2017
Introduced and Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 41 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Bryan Townsend Democratic
David Bentz

Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (41)

41 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

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March 21, 2017

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	23	0	0	2
Democratic	6	0	0	1
Republican	9	0	0	0
Total	38	0	0	3
% of votes cast	93%	0%	0%	7%

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	—	Not Voting
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	—	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
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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January 26, 2017

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	11	0	0	1
Republican	4	0	0	0
Democratic	4	0	0	0
Total	19	0	0	1
% of votes cast	95%	0%	0%	5%

How each member voted (20)

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	—	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
Brian Pettyjohn	Republican	Yea
Bryant L. Richardson	Republican	Yea
Dave G. Lawson	Republican	Yea
Gerald W. Hocker	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 17 do?: This bill provides for research or transplantation of organs and other anatomical gifts as authorized under federal law among donors who have tested positive for exposure to HIV and intended recipients who have also tested positive for exposure to HIV. Delaware is currently the only state that has laws prohibiting the use of HIV positive organs for HIV positive recipients entirely, including the use of organs as part of a research protocol.
Who sponsors SB 17?: SB 17 is sponsored by Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Nicole Poore (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Sean Matthews, John A. Kowalko, Helene M. Keeley, Ruth Briggs King, Paul S. Baumbach, Harris B. McDowell, David B. McBride, Robert Marshall, Ernesto B Lopez, Margaret Rose Henry, Catherine Cloutier, Brian J. Bushweller, and David Bentz.
What is the current status of SB 17?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 17?: Track SB 17 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 17
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 149th General Assembly (2017-2018)
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 19, 2017
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Bryan Townsend

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