SB 152 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENTS.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 01, 2023. Enacted.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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21 sponsors
21 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (13 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act expands the rights of long-term care facility residents by ensuring that long-term care facility residents are entitled to care that recognizes cultural differences and preferences and that long-term care facility residents are made aware of their rights in a language and format that is accessible to the resident. This Act also requires the Department of Health and Social Services to prepare a standardized notice listing all rights detailed in § 1121 of Title 16 in a language and format that is accessible to each resident or their authorized representative. This bill also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 6 Favorable, 4 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 & Social Services) in Senate with 5 Favorable
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Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Stell Parker Selby · Primary
- Paul S. Baumbach · Primary
- Eric Morrison · Primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon · Primary
- Kerri Evelyn Harris · Primary
- William Bush · Primary
- David L. Wilson · Primary
- John "Jack" Walsh · Primary
- Bryan Townsend · Primary
- Nicole Poore · Primary
- Marie Pinkney · Primary
- S. Elizabeth Lockman · Primary
- Russell Huxtable · Primary
- Franklin D. Cooke · Primary
- Kendra Johnson · Primary
- Brian Pettyjohn · Primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos · Primary
- Ruth Briggs King · Primary
- Sherry Dorsey Walker · Primary
- Sean Matthews · Primary
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →21 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 41 not signed on
Sponsors (21)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Paul S. Baumbach
- Eric Morrison Democratic
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic
- William Bush Democratic
- David L. Wilson Republican
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic
- Bryan Townsend Democratic
- Nicole Poore Democratic
- Marie Pinkney Democratic
- S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic
- Russell Huxtable Democratic
- Franklin D. Cooke Democratic
- Kendra Johnson Democratic
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic
- Ruth Briggs King
- Sherry Dorsey Walker
- Sean Matthews
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (41)
41 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 41 →"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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Kyle Evans Gay | — | Yea |
| Sarah McBride | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| 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 152 do?
- This Act expands the rights of long-term care facility residents by ensuring that long-term care facility residents are entitled to care that recognizes cultural differences and preferences and that long-term care facility residents are made aware of their rights in a language and format that is accessible to the resident. This Act also requires the Department of Health and Social Services to prepare a standardized notice listing all rights detailed in § 1121 of Title 16 in a language and format that is accessible to each resident or their authorized representative. This bill also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
- Who sponsors SB 152?
- SB 152 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, Paul S. Baumbach, Eric Morrison (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), William Bush (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Ruth Briggs King, Sherry Dorsey Walker, Sean Matthews, and Peter C. Schwartzkopf.
- What is the current status of SB 152?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 01, 2023. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 152?
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