SB 265 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES.
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Summary
This bill requires long-term care facilities in Delaware to refund any deposit or minimum-stay-requirement charges under certain circumstances. Refunds are required if a resident dies before or within 60 days of entering the facility, if an individual is unable to enter the facility due to a change in medical condition or needs, or if the resident is discharged or transferred from the facility within the first 60 days. The refund requirement applies to both the resident and the resident's family.
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Official abstract
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.
Sponsors (9)
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
- Ray Seigfried Democratic · primary
- Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- Mara Gorman Democratic · primary
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Cyndie Romer Democratic · primary
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
Action history (2)
- Mar 24, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate · upper
- May 6, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits · upper
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