Delaware General Assembly

Lieu/Substituted 3/18/25

If original bill has not been considered in committee, the substitute takes place of original bill. If original bill has been considered in committee, the substitute will be assigned to committee for consideration.

HS 1 for HB 46

3/11/25

Shupe

Sen. Buckson

Reps. Collins, Yearick, Hilovsky
Sen. Hocker, Lawson, Richardson

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PARENTAL CONSENT FOR MINORS SEEKING AN ABORTION.

This Act requires minors under the age of 16 obtain parental consent before undergoing an abortion, except in cases of medical emergency or if the Family Court adjudicates that the minor is mature and well-informed enough to make the decision independently, or obtaining parental consent is not in the best interest of the minor, such as in cases of abuse, neglect, or coercion.

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