Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SB 265
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act requires a long-term care facility to refund any deposit or minimum-stay-requirement charges to a resident or a resident’s family if the resident dies prior to or within 60 days of entering the facility, if the individual is unable to enter the facility due to a change in the individual’s medical condition or needs, or if the resident is discharged or transferred from the facility within the first 60 days.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 6, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits - Mar 24, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate