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SB 161

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 16 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Spiros Mantzavinos and 2 co-sponsors

SB 161 modifies Delaware behavioral health laws across health and social services codes; specific impacts pending committee review and full bill text release.

Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 2 NO 1 ABSENT
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Bill Summary · SB 161

Legislative bill overview

SB 161 amends Delaware's behavioral health laws under Titles 16 and 29 of the Delaware Code, though specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was recently introduced and referred to the Senate Health & Social Services Committee for initial review. Further details about the exact amendments would require access to the full bill text.

Why is this important

Behavioral health policy affects mental health services, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention protocols, and insurance coverage for thousands of Delaware residents. Changes to these code sections could impact funding mechanisms, provider licensing, patient access, or coordination between health and social service agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of amendments unclear – Without specific language, stakeholders cannot assess whether changes expand or restrict services, which could create opposition from healthcare providers, insurers, or patient advocacy groups
  • Implementation costs – Behavioral health reforms often require funding for new programs, staff training, or infrastructure that may face budget constraints
  • Coordination between agencies – Amendments spanning both Title 16 (health) and Title 29 (social services) may create questions about interagency authority and responsibility

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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