Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 46: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PARENTAL CONSENT FOR MINORS SEEKING AN ABORTION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 46 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on March 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PARENTAL CONSENT FOR MINORS SEEKING AN ABORTION. Primary sponsor: Bryan Shupe (Republican), Eric Buckson (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Motion to Release Failed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Like House Bill 46, this Act ensures that no physician or medically authorized person shall perform an abortion upon a child under the age of 16 without having obtained parental consent, except in cases of medical emergency or if the Family Court adjudicates that the minor is mature and well-informed enough to make the decision independently, or obtaining parental consent is not in the best interest of the minor, such as in cases of abuse, neglect, or coercion. This Act differs from House Bill 46 by removing additional references to the former notice requirement in Chapter 17, Subchapter VIII, of Title 24, and by clarifying that a legal guardian may grant the consent required by this Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Shupe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Rich Collins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Lyndon Yearick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Motion to Release Failed
- Not Worked in Committee
- Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 46, and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House