SB340

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Long Term Care Facilities

Final Passage·6/24/26

Delaware SB340 mandates long-term care facilities to maintain specific insurance coverage and notify the Department of any lapses.

Delaware SB340 amends Title 16 of the Delaware Code to require long-term care facilities to maintain insurance coverage of at least $1 million per claim and $3 million in the aggregate for general and professional liability, including abuse and molestation coverage. Facilities must provide proof of this insurance when applying for or renewing their license. Insurance companies must notify the Department within 14 days of any coverage lapses or cancellations. Failure to maintain the required insurance will result in the revocation of the facility's license.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 37–1 · Jun 24
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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1 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 18

11:30 AM

Health & Human Development

Jun 10

1:00 PM

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

History

Jun 24

House

Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENT

Jun 18

House

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits

Jun 11

Senate

Amendment SA 1 to SB 340 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT