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DelawareSB 92153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE UNIFORM HEALTH-CARE DECISIONS ACT.

Sponsored By: Nicole Poore (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Advance directives use current Delaware law

Beginning September 30, 2025, Delaware reads any advance health-care directive under Delaware law in effect when it is used. This applies to directives made before, on, or after that date. Delaware does not use its "choice of law" rules to switch to another state's law. This gives patients, families, and providers a clear rule at the time of care.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Debra Heffernan

    Democratic • House

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

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/21/2025Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

    6/26/2025House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 10 On Its Merits

    6/18/2025House

  4. Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

    5/15/2025House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    5/14/2025Senate

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 On Its Merits

    4/17/2025Senate

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate

    4/8/2025Senate

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