Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 296: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE HEALTH FUND.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 296 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on May 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE HEALTH FUND. Primary sponsor: Nicole Poore (Democratic), Nnamdi Chukwuocha (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 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 adds a new paragraph (c) to § 137 of Title 16, which provides that the Attorney General shall use the Delaware Health Fund to enforce and litigate the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement and the 2018 Non-Participating Manufacturers (NPM) Adjustment Settlement Agreement (NPMSA) between the State and the tobacco manufacturers pursuant to 16 Del. C. § 137 and 29 Del. C. chs. 60C and D. This Act also adds a new paragraph (i) to § 137, which provides that the Department of Health and Social Services, in consultation with the Division of Public Health, shall administer a competitive grant program to make recommendations for the expenditure of money appropriated from the Delaware Health Fund in accordance with the procedure set forth in paragraph (i) to make recommendations for the award of grants to private organizations, consistent with the purposes and criteria in § 137. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
“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: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 296 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 296 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate