Committee advances bill to replace outdated STI statutes, remove forced-testing powers
Rep. Morrison presented HB 346 to modernize Delaware's laws on sexually transmitted infections, removing provisions authorizing forced examination, quarantine and mandatory specimen collection from pregnant women; DPH testified in favor and the committee recorded votes but opted to "walk" the bill for additional signatures.
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Representative Morrison introduced House Bill 346 to modernize a chapter of Delaware law that currently addresses "sexually transmitted diseases" and related enforcement powers. Morrison said portions of the statute were drafted when officials had a different understanding of these conditions and that the bill updates terminology, reporting methods, and the roles of clinical and nonclinical staff in the Division of Public Health's STD program.
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