Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 224
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF DEATH.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- William J. Carson (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Valerie Jones Giltner (Republican)
- Sarah McBride
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Kendra Johnson (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
The Act authorizes licensed Physician Assistants (PA) in Delaware to pronounce death and to complete a medical certification of death. This Act also removes registered nurses from the list of practitioners who may complete a medical certification of death, as it conflicts with the scope of practice set out in Title 24.
This Act also makes technical changes to conform to the Legislative Drafting Manual.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jan 15, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Apr 23, 2026
Signed by Governor - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 Favorable - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 12 Favorable - Jun 24, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House