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HB426 - An Act To Amend Title 11 Relating To Medical Services.
DeShanna U. Neal, Marie Pinkney, Melissa Minor-Brown
Last updated 3 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
This Act ensures that pregnant women in DOC custody, at Level IV or V, are able to meet with a doula or midwife to create a birth plan surrounding the birth of their child. Among other things, the birth plan must include a statement identifying a preferred childcare provider and whether the new mother wishes to express breast milk for the child. This Act further requires that the DOC publish an annual report regarding the use of doula and midwifery services within the DOC. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
STATUS
Enrolled
HB438 - An Act To Amend Titles 13 And 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Family And Medical Leave Insurance Program.
Debra J. Heffernan, Sarah McBride, John Walsh
Last updated 4 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
This Act makes changes to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. It removes the employer as the party responsible for making eligibility determinations and claims decisions and instead reallocates this responsibility to the Department of Labor and gives the Department authority to enter into contracts with other entities to review and adjudicate claims for benefits.
STATUS
Introduced
SCR179 - Designating June 12, 2024, As Loving Day In The State Of Delaware.
Russ Huxtable, Bryan Townsend, Elizabeth Lockman
Last updated 3 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
This resolution designates June 12, 2024, as Loving Day in the State of Delaware and reaffirms a commitment to the principles of equality, freedom, and justice for all. Loving Day contributes to building a society that values and respects the fundamental human rights of all individuals, regardless of their race or ethnicity.
STATUS
Engrossed
SCR121 - Designating The Month Of June 2024, As "eating Disorders Awareness And Prevention Month" In Delaware.
Nicole Poore, Paul S. Baumbach, Michael Ramone
Last updated 3 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the month of June 2024, as "Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention Month" in Delaware and encourages the Department of Health and Social Services to research methods to raise awareness of, prevent, and treat eating disorders.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB322 - An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Student Athletes.
Sarah McBride, Kerri Evelyn Harris, Stephanie L. Hansen
Last updated 3 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
This Act updates the Grace Firestone Act to strengthen regulations for member schools regarding sudden cardiac arrest. The Act requires member schools to develop an athletic emergency action plan and have an automated external defibrillator (AED) less than 3 minutes from any venue where practices and competitions are held. It further requires all coaches, physical education teachers, referees, health teachers and at least one staff member delivering student behavioral health services or at least one school administrator per school to be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and trained in the use of an automated external defibrillator. The Act requires regular maintenance checks of AED equipment to follow the manufacturers guidelines for routine checks. The Act mandates all member schools to establish a cardiac emergency response plan and provide Stop the Bleed training to staff once every year.
STATUS
Introduced
HCR146 - Supporting The Recommendation Of The Redding Consortium For Educational Equity To Provide Immediate Support To Wilmington Public School Students And Planning For The Withdrawal Of The Christina School District From The City.
Nnamdi Chukwuocha, Elizabeth Lockman, Bryan Townsend
Last updated 3 months ago
24 Co-Sponsors
This Concurrent Resolution supports the Redding Commission for Educational Equitys recommendations to move immediately to support Christina School Districts City of Wilmington students and to plan for the eventual withdrawal of the Christina School District from the City of Wilmington.
STATUS
Engrossed
SCR130 - Recognizing June 19, 2024, As "juneteenth National Independence Day" In The State Of Delaware.
Darius Brown, Elizabeth Lockman, Brian Guy Pettyjohn
Last updated 3 months ago
27 Co-Sponsors
This Resolution proclaims June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in Delaware and encourages the people of Delaware to reflect upon the significant roles and many contributions of African Americans, and to celebrate this day with appropriate activities and events.
STATUS
Engrossed
HCR155 - Recognizing The Month Of June 2024 As Pride Month In The State Of Delaware.
Eric A. Morrison, Sarah McBride, Bryan Townsend
Last updated 3 months ago
20 Co-Sponsors
This concurrent resolution recognizes the month of June 2024 as Pride Month in the state of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
HCR154 - Recognizing September 2024 As Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month In The State Of Delaware.
Kendra Johnson, Elizabeth Lockman, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated 3 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes September 2024 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
SCR204 - Designating July 26, 2024, As Americans With Disabilities Act Day In The State Of Delaware.
Nicole Poore, Krista Griffith, Stephanie L. Hansen
Last updated 3 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
This Resolution designates July 26, 2024, as Americans with Disabilities Act Day in the State of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Delaware district HD-013
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Delaware House
BIRTH
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Deshanna U Neal was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her parents were both in the medical field, and she followed in their footsteps to become a pharmacist. After earning degrees from Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy and University of Mississippi, Neal worked in hospital, retail, and long-term care pharmacy settings. In 2020, Neal ran to represent Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House. During her campaign, she emphasized expanding access to affordable healthcare and bringing more infrastructure investment to the district. Though unsuccessful in her Congressional bid, Neal continues to be active in politics and pharmacy.read less
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