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DelawareSB 155153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE NURSING HOME RESIDENTS QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMISSION.

Sponsored By: Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Broader statewide membership and rules

The law sets who serves and who appoints them, including seats for residents or families, advocates, workers, and health professionals. Members must come from all three counties. Designees must be from the same organization and be named in writing. Most members serve three-year terms; missing 3 straight meetings or 4 of 12 counts as a resignation. Members elect a Chair, and a majority present is a quorum that can pass motions and bylaws.

Regular public meetings and annual report

The Commission meets at least four times a year. It can meet online but must have a public Delaware anchor location with a member or staff present. Each year it publishes a report with data on care and safety, visit findings, recommendations and letters with required redactions, policy positions, advocacy goals, and how the Executive Director spends time.

Staff hired, funding limits and reimbursements

The Commission hires an Executive Director and staff who work for the Administrative Office of the Courts. The Director may speak for the Commission. Hiring and support depend on yearly appropriations and any grants the Commission secures. Members are unpaid but can be repaid for reasonable, necessary expenses.

Stronger watchdog for long-term care residents

The law establishes a Commission to watch care, safety, and quality in long-term care facilities. It reviews complaints about abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and financial exploitation and tracks agency responses. It examines policies, monitors data and trends, visits facilities, and recommends fixes, laws, and rules. The Commission may form subcommittees to gather testimony and act. The Department of Justice provides legal advice.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Spiros Mantzavinos

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. SS 2 for SB 155 - Signed by Governor

    8/25/2025Governor

  2. SS 2 for SB 155 - Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

    6/30/2025House

  3. SS 2 for SB 155 - Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its Merits

    6/27/2025House

  4. SS 2 for SB 155 - Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

    6/26/2025House

  5. SS 2 for SB 155 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/25/2025Senate

  6. SS 2 for SB 155 - Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

    6/18/2025Senate

  7. Substituted in Senate by SS 2 for SB 155

    6/17/2025Senate

  8. Substituted in Senate by SS 1 for SB 155

    6/5/2025Senate

  9. Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

    5/16/2025Senate

Bill Text

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    5/16/2025

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