Delaware General Assembly

House Health & Human Development 5/14/26

Committee Hearing takes place within twelve legislative days.

5/14/26

Hilovsky

Sen. Richardson

Reps. Shupe, Vanderwende
Sen. Lawson, Pettyjohn, Wilson

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENHANCED INFORMED CONSENT FOR INFANT VACCINATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION IN SUDDEN UNEXPECTED INFANT DEATH INVESTIGATIONS.

This Act requires enhanced informed consent before administering vaccines to infants under 12 months of age. Providers must discuss possible side effects, the overlap between the 2–4-month vaccination, and how to report events to VAERS or file VICP claims. A signed acknowledgment form (developed by DHSS) is required. The Act also mandates that vaccination history be documented in every SUID/SIDS investigation to support accurate cause-of-death determinations. These measures directly respond to families’ requests for greater transparency following the loss of healthy infants shortly after routine vaccinations, while preserving access to recommended immunizations.

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