SB301

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hospital Discharge Plans For Pregnant Patients.

Final Passage·6/24/26
Draft Text

Delaware SB301 mandates hospitals to create discharge plans for pregnant patients expected to be discharged before delivery.

Delaware SB301 amends Title 16 of the Delaware Code to require hospitals to create discharge plans for pregnant patients who are experiencing signs or symptoms consistent with labor and are expected to be discharged before delivery. The plan must be discussed with the patient, the patient's agent, and the patient's lay caregiver. The discharge plan must include clinical justification, aftercare instructions, medication management guidelines, and identification of aftercare tasks. The hospital must also provide training to the lay caregiver and notify them of the patient's discharge.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 40–0 · Jun 24
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 17

11:00 AM

Health & Human Development

May 13

10:00 AM

Health & Social Services

History

Jun 24

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

Jun 17

House

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 2 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits

May 21

House

Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House