SJR 20 DE
DIRECTING THE DIVISION OF MEDICAID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO EVALUATE ASSESSMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES.
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Summary
This resolution would require the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services to evaluate the feasibility of using independent assessment tools and assessors to determine support needs for individuals eligible for Home and Community-Based Services. The department would be required to present its findings to the Delaware General Assembly by March 1, 2027.
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Official abstract
This resolution requires the Department of Health & Social Services to evaluate the feasibility of using independent assessment tools and assessors for the determination of support needs for individuals eligible for Home and Community-Based Services in the State. The Department shall present a report to the Delaware General Assembly, by March 1, 2027, on its findings.
Sponsors (21)
- Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
- Darius J. Brown Democratic · primary
- Franklin D. Cooke Democratic · primary
- Sarah McBride · primary
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
- Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
- Dave G. Lawson Republican · primary
- Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
- Trey Paradee Democratic · primary
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
- Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
- Ray Seigfried Democratic · primary
- David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
- Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
- David L. Wilson Republican · primary
Action history (6)
- Jun 9, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 11, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 7 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 11, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · upper
- Jun 11, 2026 Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House · lower
- Jun 18, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its Merits · lower
- Jun 24, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENT · lower
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