Year: 2022

House Passes Bill to Expand Mental Health Services at Delaware Schools

DOVER – The House continued its efforts to address the mental health crisis gripping the state, passing legislation Thursday that would increase the number of mental health practitioners in Delaware middle schools. Sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, House […]

House Passes Longhurst Gun Safety Bill Prohibiting Sale, Manufacture, Possession of Assault-Style Weapons

DOVER – In the wake of two horrific mass shootings last month, the House passed landmark legislation that would effectively prohibit the buying, selling and possession of assault-style weapons in Delaware. On May 24, an 18-year-old legally purchased a military-style […]

House Passes Dorsey Walker Bill Allowing Residents to Register to Vote, Cast Ballot on Same Day

DOVER – The House passed legislation Tuesday that would allow same-day voter registration in Delaware, which permits eligible residents to register to vote and cast their ballots on the same day. Sponsored by Rep. Sherry Dorsey Walker, House Bill 25(S) […]

Lawmakers Unveil Comprehensive Legislation to Strengthen Abortion Rights Protections

DOVER – Democratic lawmakers filed legislation Thursday that would improve availability of safe and accessible reproductive healthcare services and protect patients and providers from facing legal action under other states’ abortion laws. Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown, Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, and […]