House approves expanded harm-reduction framework after lengthy floor debate
Jun 23, 2026
After extended questioning and witness testimony about evidence, confidentiality and reporting, the House passed Senate Bill 249 (as amended), which modernizes harm-reduction programs, designates DSAM as regulator, and narrows paraphernalia penalties for personal use while preserving trafficking offenses.
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The Delaware House on June 23 approved Senate Bill 2 49 with Senate Amendment 2, a comprehensive update to the state's substance-use harm-reduction framework that designates the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAM) as the licensing and oversight authority for harm-reduction programs.
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