Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 191
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, TITLES, AND NONHUMAN ENTITIES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Edward S. Osienski (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act clarifies that a nonhuman entity, including an agent powered by AI, may not be licensed as a professional nurse, APRN, practical nurse, physician, or physician assistant. It further clarifies that a nonhuman entity may not use any of the foregoing professional titles.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jan 20, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Apr 23, 2026
Signed by Governor - Mar 24, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 5 Favorable - Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 5 On Its Merits - Jan 8, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House