Delaware 150th General Assembly (2019-2020) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 171 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO URGENT CARE FACILITIES.

Last action — Amendment SA 1 to SB 171 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This Act establishes a new subchapter of Title 16 regulating urgent care facilities. It requires such facilities, existing and new, to obtain a license from DHSS, which requires the urgent care facility to either be accredited by an approved accrediting body or be seeking such accreditation. If the urgent care facility is seeking accreditation, it can operate on a provisional license for nine months. If accreditation is not obtained, the urgent care facility can apply once for a renewal of a provisional license. Operating without a license or accreditation will subject urgent care facilities to fines. The Act grants DHSS the power to promulgate various regulations to enforce the Act. DHSS can also make and enforce orders to protect the public health and share information with the Division of Professional Regulation. The Act requires each urgent care facility in the State to enroll in the Delaware Health Information Network ("DHIN") and to notify a patient's primary care provider through DHIN to facilitate the coordination of care.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Amendment SA 1 to SB 171 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  2. Reported Out of Committee (Elections, Govt. & Community Affairs) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits

  3. Introduced and Assigned to Elections, Govt. & Community Affairs Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 55 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (55)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 171 do?
This Act establishes a new subchapter of Title 16 regulating urgent care facilities. It requires such facilities, existing and new, to obtain a license from DHSS, which requires the urgent care facility to either be accredited by an approved accrediting body or be seeking such accreditation. If the urgent care facility is seeking accreditation, it can operate on a provisional license for nine months. If accreditation is not obtained, the urgent care facility can apply once for a renewal of a provisional license. Operating without a license or accreditation will subject urgent care facilities to fines. The Act grants DHSS the power to promulgate various regulations to enforce the Act. DHSS can also make and enforce orders to protect the public health and share information with the Division of Professional Regulation. The Act requires each urgent care facility in the State to enroll in the Delaware Health Information Network ("DHIN") and to notify a patient's primary care provider through DHIN to facilitate the coordination of care.
Who sponsors SB 171?
SB 171 is sponsored by Nicole Poore (Democratic), Krista Griffith (Democratic), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Ruth Briggs King, and Earl G. Jaques Jr..
What is the current status of SB 171?
This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 171?
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