AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION.
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SB 185 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 15, 2023. Enacted.
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3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).
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Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act extends the date that the requirements created by Senate Bill 283 in the 151st become effective to allow the Division of Professional Regulation more time to implement these requirements.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
22 added · 11 removed22 line(s) added, 11 removed.
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(d) Continuing education.
— (1) The Board shall provide by rule or regulation for continuing education for persons certified to practice medicine or other professions or occupations pursuant to this chapter.
(2) For professionals renewing their license after April 1, 2025, who work in adult or gerontology in a healthcare setting, the Board must require that at least 1 hour of continuing education in each reporting period must be on the topic of diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.
Section 2.
Amend § 1906 of Title 24 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
(a) The Board shall:
(18) By regulation, establish requirements for mandatory continuing education.
Such requirements must mandate that all nursing professionals who renew their license after April 1, 2025 and work in adult gerontology in a healthcare setting must complete at least 1 hour of continuing education in each reporting period on the topic of diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.
SYNOPSIS This Act extends the date that the requirements created by Senate Bill 283 in the 151st become effective to allow the Division of Professional Regulation more time to implement these requirements.
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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 1 Favorable, 12 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Amendment SA 1 to SB 185 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
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Amendment SA 1 to SB 185 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Kendra Johnson · Primary
- Trey Paradee · Primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 59 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Kendra Johnson Democratic
- Trey Paradee Democratic
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (59)
59 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 13 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Evans Gay | — | Yea |
| Sarah McBride | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Not Voting |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyra L. Hoffner | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura V. Sturgeon | Democratic | Yea |
| Marie Pinkney | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Russell Huxtable | Democratic | Yea |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Trey Paradee | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Buckson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 185 do?
- This Act extends the date that the requirements created by Senate Bill 283 in the 151st become effective to allow the Division of Professional Regulation more time to implement these requirements.
- Who sponsors SB 185?
- SB 185 is sponsored by Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), and Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 185?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 15, 2023. Enacted.
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