SB196

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Long-term Care Facilities.

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SB196 amends Delaware Code to enhance transparency and oversight of long-term care facilities.

SB196 amends Title 16 of the Delaware Code to require long-term care facilities to disclose ownership information to residents and their representatives. The bill mandates that current facility owners disclose the name of the proposed new owner and any disciplinary actions against facilities they own or manage. It also requires the new owner to confirm this information to residents after receiving a new license. The Department of Health and Social Services must publish this information on its website.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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1 Nay

R

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Mar 11

10:00 AM

Health & Social Services

History

Jul 23

Signed by Governor

Jun 23

House

Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT

Jun 17

House

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 10 On Its Merits