Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 226: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 226 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA. Primary sponsor: Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Kyra Hoffner (Democratic), Kam Smith (Democratic), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act provides that health care facilities must permit patients who have been issued and possess a valid registry identification card for the medical use of marijuana and have a terminal illness to use medical marijuana on the health care facilities’ premises, subject to certain restrictions. However, a health care facility may prohibit or suspend such use of medical marijuana under some circumstances, such as if the facility's medical professionals determine that use of medical marijuana may have an adverse impact on the medical care and treatment of the patient or is otherwise contraindicated, or if a federal regulatory agency, the United States Department of Justice, or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services initiates an enforcement action against a health care facility based on the use of medical marijuana on the facility's premises or issues a rule or guidance prohibiting the use of medical marijuana at health care facilities. In addition, the Act provides that a person is not subject to civil or criminal liability or professional discipline for complying with the Act, except in cases of gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct. This Act is modeled on a 2021 California law known as "Ryan's Law."
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Pinkney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Kam Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kerri Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| DeShanna Neal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Ed Osienski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Nicole Poore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 3 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 226 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 226 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate