HB 191 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, TITLES, AND NONHUMAN ENTITIES.
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Summary
This Act clarifies that a nonhuman entity, including an agent powered by AI, may not be licensed as a professional nurse, APRN, practical nurse, physician, or physician assistant. It further clarifies that a nonhuman entity may not use any of the foregoing professional titles.
Sponsors (10)
- Melissa Minor-Brown Democratic · primary
- Cyndie Romer Democratic · primary
- Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
- Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
- Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
- Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
Action history (7)
- Jan 8, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House · lower
- Jan 13, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 5 On Its Merits · lower
- Jan 20, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT · lower
- Jan 20, 2026 Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate · upper
- Mar 11, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 5 Favorable · upper
- Mar 24, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · upper
- Apr 23, 2026 Signed by Governor · executive
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