Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted 2 D cosponsors

HB 248 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO URGENT CARE FACILITIES.

Last action — Signed by Governor

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 20, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This Act removes from the definition of “free standing emergency departments” those emergency departments that are owned by an existing, licensed hospital in this State that has already been authorized and licensed to provide emergency services. This Act also makes technical changes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Health, Children & Social Services) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 8 On Its Merits

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 57 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (57)

57 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

SM

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11001
Democratic 4001
Republican 4000
Total 19002
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Delcollo — Yea
Brian J. Bushweller — Yea
Bruce C. Ennis — Yea
Catherine Cloutier — Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Yea
Brian Pettyjohn Republican Yea
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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SM

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 24001
Democratic 7000
Republican 9000
Total 40001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Andria L. Bennett — Yea
Bryon H. Short — Yea
Charles Potter Jr. — Yea
David Bentz — Yea
Deborah Hudson — Yea
Earl G. Jaques Jr. — Yea
Gerald L. Brady — Yea
Harvey R. Kenton — Yea
Helene M. Keeley — Yea
James Johnson — Yea
John A. Kowalko — Yea
John J. Viola — Yea
John L. Mitchell — Yea
Joseph E. Miro — Yea
Melanie George Smith — Not Voting
Michael Mulrooney — Yea
Michael Ramone — Yea
Paul S. Baumbach — Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf — Yea
Quinton Johnson — Yea
Ruth Briggs King — Yea
Sean Matthews — Yea
Stephen Smyk — Yea
Valerie Longhurst — Yea
William R. Outten — Yea
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Yea
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Yea
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Yea
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Yea
Daniel B. Short Republican Yea
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Yea
Richard G. Collins Republican Yea
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 248 do?
This Act removes from the definition of “free standing emergency departments” those emergency departments that are owned by an existing, licensed hospital in this State that has already been authorized and licensed to provide emergency services. This Act also makes technical changes.
Who sponsors HB 248?
HB 248 is sponsored by Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Ruth Briggs King, Gregory F. Lavelle, and David Bentz.
What is the current status of HB 248?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 20, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 248?
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