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SB 161·DE·senate

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 16 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.

Signed into LawFiled Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Marie Pinkney (D)
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Signed by Governor

Aug 31, 2026

Summary

The bill revises Chapter 56 of Title 16 to provide detailed definitions for terms like behavioral health condition, provider organization, and various licensed practitioners. It also modifies the licensing requirement, exempting private‑practice clinicians and certain provider organizations from needing a license. The goal is to standardize language and reduce regulatory hurdles for some behavioral health providers.

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