HB 331 is sponsored by John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic), Richard G. Collins (Republican), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Stephen Smyk, Michael Ramone, Charles Potter Jr., John L. Mitchell, Helene M. Keeley, Gerald L. Brady, Brian J. Bushweller, Margaret Rose Henry, and John A. Kowalko.

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Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 331 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BENZODIAZEPINE AND NON-BENZODIAZEPINE HYPNOTICS.

Last action September 04, 2018 — Signed by Governor

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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 01, 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.
16 sponsors

3 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This bill creates regulations concerning the use, distribution and education of Benzodiazepine and Non-benzodiazepine Hypnotics. It require Practitioners to obtain consent from a minor’s parent or guardian prior to prescribing these drugs, and require pharmacist to include a cautionary statement explaining the risks associated with the long term use of these drugs.

Bill Text

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Action History

September 04, 2018
Signed by Governor
June 27, 2018
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
June 13, 2018
Reported Out of Committee (Health, Children & Social Services) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits
April 25, 2018
Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate
April 19, 2018
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
April 19, 2018
Amendment HA 1 to HB 331 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
April 19, 2018
Amendment HA 1 to HA 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
April 18, 2018
Amendment HA 1 to HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
March 28, 2018
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 12 On Its Merits
March 28, 2018
Amendment HA 1 to HB 331 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
March 01, 2018
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 46 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (46)

46 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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June 27, 2018

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	10	0	0	2
Democratic	5	0	0	0
Republican	4	0	0	0
Total	19	0	0	2
% 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	—	Not Voting
Catherine Cloutier	—	Yea
Colin Bonini	—	Yea
David B. McBride	—	Yea
Ernesto B Lopez	—	Yea
F. Gary Simpson	—	Yea
Gregory F. Lavelle	—	Not Voting
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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April 19, 2018

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	23	0	0	2
Democratic	7	0	0	0
Republican	9	0	0	0
Total	39	0	0	2
% of votes cast	95%	0%	0%	5%

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.	—	Not Voting
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	—	Not Voting
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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 331 do?: This bill creates regulations concerning the use, distribution and education of Benzodiazepine and Non-benzodiazepine Hypnotics. It require Practitioners to obtain consent from a minor’s parent or guardian prior to prescribing these drugs, and require pharmacist to include a cautionary statement explaining the risks associated with the long term use of these drugs.
Who sponsors HB 331?: HB 331 is sponsored by John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic), Richard G. Collins (Republican), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Stephen Smyk, Michael Ramone, Charles Potter Jr., John L. Mitchell, Helene M. Keeley, Gerald L. Brady, Brian J. Bushweller, Margaret Rose Henry, and John A. Kowalko.
What is the current status of HB 331?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 01, 2018. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB 331
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 149th General Assembly (2017-2018)
Type: Bill
Introduced: March 01, 2018
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: John "Jack" Walsh

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