Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 252: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE OFFER OF AN ULTRASOUND AND AUSCULTATION SERVICES BEFORE TERMINATING A PREGNANCY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 252 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE OFFER OF AN ULTRASOUND AND AUSCULTATION SERVICES BEFORE TERMINATING A PREGNANCY. Primary sponsor: Bryant Richardson (Republican), Jeff Hilovsky (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act requires a health-care practitioner to offer a patient ultrasound imaging and auscultation of fetal heart tone services before terminating a human pregnancy. The patient is free to choose not to view the ultrasound or listen to the auscultation of fetal heart tone. This Act is known as "The Woman's Right to Know Act.”
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Rich Collins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Danny Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Bryan Shupe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate