Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 347: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE MEDICAL DEBT PROTECTION ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 347 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on June 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE MEDICAL DEBT PROTECTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Kim Williams (Democratic), Kerri Harris (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (August 31, 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 expands the scope of prohibited extraordinary collection actions to include a large health-care facility levying on tangible personal property of a patient. It also clarifies that any party taking action to collect medical debt must disclose in court pleadings whether the party is a large health-care facility, and makes technical corrections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Kim Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“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: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Administration Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
- Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate