Press Release

House Passes Longhurst Bill Implementing Mental Health Education in Delaware Schools

DOVER – The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation Tuesday that would institute mental health educational programs in elementary, middle and high schools throughout the state. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five youth are affected […]

House Passes Mitchell Bill to Increase Reporting of Catalytic Converters

DOVER – In an effort to combat the recent surge in catalytic converter thefts, the House of Representations passed a measure Tuesday aimed at identifying people who steal these devices due to the valuable metals they contain. Sponsored by House […]

Heffernan Bill Would Allow Physician Assistants, APRNs to Prescribe Medication to Terminate Pregnancy

DOVER – As legislatures across the nation continue to restrict access to abortion care, lawmakers filed legislation Wednesday that would expand Delawareans’ access to safe and legal medication abortions. House Bill 320, sponsored by Rep. Debra Heffernan, Sen Kyle Evans […]

Griffith Bill Would Clearly Define Protections for People with Disabilities

DOVER – Responding to concerns and questions about existing law, legislators have filed a measure to make sure individuals with disabilities are not turned away from having discrimination cases heard. The bill clearly spells out existing state and federal law […]