2025-2026 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

HB56: An Act To Amend Titles 18, 29, And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Coverage For Removal Of Excess Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue.

Legislative Summary

Excess skin and subcutaneous tissue can create a risk of rashes or infections, make walking and movement difficult, and make everyday chores difficult. An example of treatment that removes excess skin and subcutaneous tissue is a panniculectomy. A panniculectomy is an operative procedure that contours, or changes the shape and form, of the abdomen by removing significant excess skin and subcutaneous tissue. Removal of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue can improve a patients health and quality of life.

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Bill History

3/6/2025
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
3/18/2025
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
4/17/2025
Passed By House. Votes: 29 YES 8 NO 4 ABSENT
4/17/2025
Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading
4/17/2025
29
Yea
8
Nay
0
Not Voting
4
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Engrossed(4/17/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology(Senate)

Documents

Draft
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