DelawareSB 83153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.

Sponsored By: Russell Huxtable (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

No discrimination in resident care

You have the right to be free from discrimination in your care, treatment, and services at long-term care facilities. Facilities cannot treat you differently for any reason protected by Delaware civil rights law.

Privacy and room-sharing for spouses and partners

You have privacy during visits from your spouse or domestic partner. If you both live in the same facility, it must let you share a room when feasible. A medical reason can stop room-sharing. This right includes domestic partners, including those from other states.

Rights notice for residents, staff training

The Department must give each resident, or their authorized representative, a written notice of all resident rights. The notice must be in a language and format they can use. When the rights change, the Department updates the notice within 30 days. Each facility must train staff on these rights and train on any changes within 60 days.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Russell Huxtable
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Eric Buckson
Republican • Senate
Frank Burns
Democratic • House
Daniel Cruce
Democratic • Senate
Krista Griffith
Democratic • House
Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Eric Morrison
Democratic • House
Marie Pinkney
Democratic • Senate
Nicole Poore
Democratic • Senate
Melanie Ross Levin
Democratic • House
Claire Snyder-Hall
Democratic • House
David P. Sokola
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 6/26/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/14/2025