Delaware General Assembly

Passed 5/14/26

SB 249 w/ SA 2

5/14/26

Pinkney

This Amendment does the following: (1) Authorizes the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to coordinate with State, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies to establish voluntary deflection and referral pathways to connect individuals to harm reduction programs and behavioral health treatment services, including pathways available before and after arrest. (2) Makes clear the Superior Court retains jurisdiction over a violation of § 4771(d) of Title 16 (formerly § 4774(e) of Title 16).

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