AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONVERSION TRANSACTIONS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH...
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SB 156 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONVERSION TRANSACTIONS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE ENTITIES.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 09, 2018. Enacted.
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Enacted
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8 sponsors
2 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act amends § 2532 of Title 29, in the Not-for-Profit Healthcare Conversion Act, to ensure that the Attorney General has sufficient time to review a proposed not-for-profit healthcare conversion and, if appropriate, take action to protect the charitable assets being held for public benefit. Due to an apparent drafting error, the Not-for-Profit Healthcare Conversion Act currently permits a not-for-profit healthcare entity to provide notice to the Attorney General of a proposed not-for-profit healthcare conversion as late as the day of the proposed transaction, which would prevent the Attorney General from performing the functions intended by the General Assembly when it enacted the Not-for-Profit Healthcare Conversion Act.
Bill Text
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The bill amends the notification timeline for not-for-profit healthcare entities engaging in conversion transactions, requiring 180 days' notice to the Attorney General.
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§ 2532
within at least 180→ at least 180Clarifies the requirement for a minimum 180 days' notice to the Attorney General.
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§ 2532
the day of the proposed transaction→ at least 180 days prior to the closing date of the proposed transaction.Prevents last-minute notifications by requiring notice 180 days in advance.
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 8 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Health, Children & Social Services) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Bryan Townsend · Primary
- Margaret Rose Henry · Cosponsor
- Brian J. Bushweller · Cosponsor
- David Bentz · Primary
- David P. Sokola · Cosponsor
- Edward S. Osienski · Cosponsor
- Ruth Briggs King · Cosponsor
- James Johnson · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 54 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Bryan Townsend Democratic
- David Bentz
Co-sponsors (6)
- Margaret Rose Henry
- Brian J. Bushweller
- David P. Sokola Democratic
- Edward S. Osienski Democratic
- Ruth Briggs King
- James Johnson
Not signed on (54)
54 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 54 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Delcollo | — | Yea |
| Brian J. Bushweller | — | Yea |
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Catherine Cloutier | — | Yea |
| Colin Bonini | — | Yea |
| David B. McBride | — | Yea |
| Ernesto B Lopez | — | Yea |
| F. Gary Simpson | — | Yea |
| Gregory F. Lavelle | — | Yea |
| Harris B. McDowell | — | Yea |
| Margaret Rose Henry | — | Yea |
| Robert Marshall | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 156 do?
- This Act amends § 2532 of Title 29, in the Not-for-Profit Healthcare Conversion Act, to ensure that the Attorney General has sufficient time to review a proposed not-for-profit healthcare conversion and, if appropriate, take action to protect the charitable assets being held for public benefit. Due to an apparent drafting error, the Not-for-Profit Healthcare Conversion Act currently permits a not-for-profit healthcare entity to provide notice to the Attorney General of a proposed not-for-profit healthcare conversion as late as the day of the proposed transaction, which would prevent the Attorney General from performing the functions intended by the General Assembly when it enacted the Not-for-Profit Healthcare Conversion Act.
- Who sponsors SB 156?
- SB 156 is sponsored by Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Margaret Rose Henry, Brian J. Bushweller, David Bentz, David P. Sokola (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Ruth Briggs King, and James Johnson.
- What is the current status of SB 156?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 09, 2018. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 156?
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