AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 2, TITLE 11, TITLE 16, TITLE 18, TITLE 19, TITLE 24, AND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE COD...
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HB 196 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 2, TITLE 11, TITLE 16, TITLE 18, TITLE 19, TITLE 24, AND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 21, 2017. Enacted.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
House Bill No. 195 updates the terms and definitions used in Chapter 11 of Title 16 regarding long term care. This Act updates the terminology used to identify long term care facilities so that it is consistent throughout the Code. Specific updates are as follows: Section 1: Amends § 1822 of Title 2 of the Delaware Code regarding medical transportation by health-care facilities by replacing the words "nursing facilities or similar facilities" with "long term care facilities." Section 2: Amends § 8564 of Title 11 of the Delaware Code by removing the definition of “nursing facility” and “similar facility” and adding a definition of “long term care facility.” Section 3: Amends § 2511 of Title 16 of the Delaware Code by replacing a “sanatorium, rest home, nursing home, boarding home or related institution” with “long term care facility.” Section 4: Amends § 5138 of Title 16 of the Delaware Code by replacing “nursing facility or similar facility” with “long term care facility.” Section 5: Amends § 333 of Title 18 of the Delaware Code by replacing the term “nursing facility” with the term “long term care facility”. Section 6: Amends § 708 of Title 19 of the Delaware Code by replacing the term “nursing homes” with the term “long term care facilities” in the definition of health care facility. Section 7: Amends § 1769B of Title 24 of the Delaware Code by replacing the term “nursing facility” with the term “long term care facility.” Section 8: Amends § 6502 of Title 30 of the Delaware Code by replacing the reference to § 1180 of Title 16 to § 1181 of Title 16 so that the correct statute is referenced. Section 9: Provides that this Act is effective upon the enactment of House Bill No. 195 to ensure that the terms are not changed until the underlying changes have been made to Chapter 11 of Title 16.
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This bill amends various sections of the Delaware Code to update terminology and definitions related to long term care facilities.
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§ 1822, Title 2
nursing facilities or similar long term care facilities→ long term care facilitiesClarifies the terminology used for facilities providing medical transportation.
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§ 8564, Title 11
“nursing facility'' and "similar facility'' means any facility required to be licensed under Chapter 11 of Title 16.→ “long term care facility” means any facility required to be licensed under Chapter 11 of Title 16; the Delaware Psychiatric Center; and hospitals certified by the Department of Health and Social Services under § 5001 of Title 16.Replaces the definition of 'nursing facility' and 'similar facility' with a broader term 'long term care facility'.
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§ 2511, Title 16
sanatorium, rest home, nursing home, boarding home or related institution→ long term care facilityUpdates the terms used in the context of advance health-care directives.
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§ 5138, Title 16
nursing facility or similar facility→ long term care facilityStandardizes terminology for criminal background checks.
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§ 333, Title 18
nursing facility→ long term care facilityUpdates the definition of health care provider to include long term care facilities.
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§ 708, Title 19
nursing homes→ long term care facilitiesEnsures consistency in definitions related to health care facilities.
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§ 1769B, Title 24
nursing facility→ long term care facilityUpdates terminology related to the treatment of minors.
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§ 6502, Title 30
§ 1180 of Title 16→ § 1181 of Title 16Corrects a reference to the appropriate statute in the quality assessment section.
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Health, Children & Social Services) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate
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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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Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
Sponsors
- Bryan Townsend · Primary
- David Bentz · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Bryan Townsend Democratic
- David Bentz
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (60)
60 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Anthony Delcollo | — | Yea |
| Brian J. Bushweller | — | Yea |
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Catherine Cloutier | — | Yea |
| Colin Bonini | — | Yea |
| David B. McBride | — | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| 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)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 196 do?
- House Bill No. 195 updates the terms and definitions used in Chapter 11 of Title 16 regarding long term care. This Act updates the terminology used to identify long term care facilities so that it is consistent throughout the Code. Specific updates are as follows: Section 1: Amends § 1822 of Title 2 of the Delaware Code regarding medical transportation by health-care facilities by replacing the words "nursing facilities or similar facilities" with "long term care facilities." Section 2: Amends § 8564 of Title 11 of the Delaware Code by removing the definition of “nursing facility” and “similar facility” and adding a definition of “long term care facility.” Section 3: Amends § 2511 of Title 16 of the Delaware Code by replacing a “sanatorium, rest home, nursing home, boarding home or related institution” with “long term care facility.” Section 4: Amends § 5138 of Title 16 of the Delaware Code by replacing “nursing facility or similar facility” with “long term care facility.” Section 5: Amends § 333 of Title 18 of the Delaware Code by replacing the term “nursing facility” with the term “long term care facility”. Section 6: Amends § 708 of Title 19 of the Delaware Code by replacing the term “nursing homes” with the term “long term care facilities” in the definition of health care facility. Section 7: Amends § 1769B of Title 24 of the Delaware Code by replacing the term “nursing facility” with the term “long term care facility.” Section 8: Amends § 6502 of Title 30 of the Delaware Code by replacing the reference to § 1180 of Title 16 to § 1181 of Title 16 so that the correct statute is referenced. Section 9: Provides that this Act is effective upon the enactment of House Bill No. 195 to ensure that the terms are not changed until the underlying changes have been made to Chapter 11 of Title 16.
- Who sponsors HB 196?
- HB 196 is sponsored by Bryan Townsend (Democratic) and David Bentz.
- What is the current status of HB 196?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 21, 2017. Enacted.
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