AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRANSITION PLANS.
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HB 40 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRANSITION PLANS.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 18, 2017. Enacted.
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Enacted
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10 sponsors
3 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act authorizes the Family Court to order the Department of Health and Social Services ("DHSS") to determine whether a child who is 17 years old or older and in the custody of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families ("DSCYF") qualifies for adult mental or behavioral health services. If the child does qualify for adult mental or behavioral health services, this Act authorizes the Family Court to order that DHSS coordinate with DSCYF to develop and implement a transition plan for mental or behavioral health services for the child.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Judicial & Community Affairs) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Sponsors
- Sean M. Lynn · Primary
- Stephanie T. Bolden · Cosponsor
- Debra Heffernan · Cosponsor
- Valerie Longhurst · Cosponsor
- John A. Kowalko · Cosponsor
- Helene M. Keeley · Cosponsor
- Ruth Briggs King · Cosponsor
- Margaret Rose Henry · Cosponsor
- Harris B. McDowell · Primary
- Catherine Cloutier · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 52 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Sean M. Lynn Democratic
- Harris B. McDowell
- Catherine Cloutier
Co-sponsors (7)
Not signed on (52)
52 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 52 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
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 | — | Not Voting |
| Margaret Rose Henry | — | Yea |
| Robert Marshall | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 40 do?
- This Act authorizes the Family Court to order the Department of Health and Social Services ("DHSS") to determine whether a child who is 17 years old or older and in the custody of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families ("DSCYF") qualifies for adult mental or behavioral health services. If the child does qualify for adult mental or behavioral health services, this Act authorizes the Family Court to order that DHSS coordinate with DSCYF to develop and implement a transition plan for mental or behavioral health services for the child.
- Who sponsors HB 40?
- HB 40 is sponsored by Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Valerie Longhurst, John A. Kowalko, Helene M. Keeley, Ruth Briggs King, Margaret Rose Henry, Harris B. McDowell, and Catherine Cloutier.
- What is the current status of HB 40?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 18, 2017. Enacted.
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