HB 224 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF DEATH.
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Summary
The Act authorizes licensed Physician Assistants (PA) in Delaware to pronounce death and to complete a medical certification of death. This Act also removes registered nurses from the list of practitioners who may complete a medical certification of death, as it conflicts with the scope of practice set out in Title 24. This Act also makes technical changes to conform to the Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sponsors (14)
- Kendra Johnson Democratic · primary
- Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
- Sarah McBride · primary
- Valerie Jones Giltner Republican · primary
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
- Dave G. Lawson Republican · primary
- Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
- William J. Carson Democratic · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- Franklin D. Cooke Democratic · primary
- Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
- Ray Seigfried Democratic · primary
- David L. Wilson Republican · primary
Action history (7)
- Jun 24, 2025 Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House · lower
- Jan 14, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 12 Favorable · lower
- Jan 15, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT · lower
- Jan 15, 2026 Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate · upper
- Jan 21, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 Favorable · upper
- Mar 25, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · upper
- Apr 23, 2026 Signed by Governor · executive
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