SB161

An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Behavioral Health.

Chamber Passed·5/21/26

Delaware SB161 amends behavioral health regulations, enhancing oversight and client rights.

Delaware SB161 amends Titles 16 and 29 of the Delaware Code to strengthen oversight and client rights in behavioral health treatment. The bill establishes the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health within the Department of Health and Social Services, tasked with overseeing public mental health and substance use treatment services for adults. It outlines licensing requirements, disciplinary actions, and penalties for provider organizations.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 20–0 · May 21
Current
Health & Human Development Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Third Reading

20 Yea

RDRDDDRDRDRDDDDDDDDD

0 Nay

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Jun 11, 2025

10:00 AM

Health & Social Services

History

Jun 4

House

Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

May 21

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

May 13

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits