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SB 252 Delaware Senate · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE OFFER OF AN ULTRASOUND AND AUSCULTATION SERVICES BEFORE TERMINATING A PREGNANCY.

Summary
This Act requires a health-care practitioner to offer a patient ultrasound imaging and auscultation of fetal heart tone services before terminating a human pregnancy. The patient is free to choose not to view the ultrasound or listen to the auscultation of fetal heart tone. This Act is known as "The Woman's Right to Know Act.”
Issues: ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts abortion access by mandating ultrasound and auscultation before termination, limiting patient choice in reproductive healthcare services.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Introduced
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
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6 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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P
Photo of Bryan Shupe
Bryan Shupe
RRepublican
DE
36
P
Photo of Bryant Richardson
Bryant Richardson
RRepublican
DE
21
P
Photo of Danny Short
Danny Short
RRepublican
DE
39
P
Photo of Dave Wilson
Dave Wilson
RRepublican
DE
18
P
Photo of Laura Sturgeon
Laura Sturgeon
DDemocratic
DE
4
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Photo of Rich Collins
Rich Collins
RRepublican
DE
41