Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 322 — Detention/Health-Care Facility/Permit/LE

Last action — Lieu/Substituted

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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In plain language

The bill allows health-care employees to detain individuals posing security risks until law enforcement arrives.

This legislation permits staff at health-care facilities to take individuals who present a safety risk into custody. The detainment must be reasonable in manner and duration while waiting for law enforcement assistance.

Summary

This Act permits employees of, or security personnel working for, a health-care, medical, or dental facility, to take any person presenting a security or safety risk at such premises into custody and detain the person in a reasonable manner on the premises for a reasonable time, for the purpose of summoning a law-enforcement officer.

Bill Text

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Action History

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (61)

61 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 322 do?
This Act permits employees of, or security personnel working for, a health-care, medical, or dental facility, to take any person presenting a security or safety risk at such premises into custody and detain the person in a reasonable manner on the premises for a reasonable time, for the purpose of summoning a law-enforcement officer.
Who sponsors HB 322?
HB 322 is sponsored by Mara Gorman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 322?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 322?
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