DelawareSS 2 for SB 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, balanced membership for oversight

The Commission includes six ex officio members from the Attorney General and key healthcare and advocacy groups. The Governor appoints seven members: a resident or family member, three workers (one from each county), a health-care professional, and two advocates. Members must come from all three counties. Position-based members may name a written designee from their own organization. Governor appointees serve three-year terms, with shorter initial terms allowed to stagger seats; legislative appointees serve at the pleasure of their leaders. A member who misses three meetings in a row, or four of twelve, is deemed to have resigned.

Open meetings and yearly public report

The Commission meets at least once every three months. Virtual meetings are allowed if a public anchor location is open in Delaware with a member or staff present. The Commission can form subcommittees to hear testimony and gather advice from non-members. Subcommittees may act for the Commission when they follow its purpose. Each year the Commission publishes a public report with data, findings, recommendations, positions on bills, and next-year goals.

Stronger protection in nursing and assisted living

The law renames the oversight body as the Delaware Residents’ Protection Commission. It covers nursing homes, assisted living, and secured memory care units. The Commission monitors quality of care, quality of life, and safety, and checks that agencies act fast on complaints of abuse or neglect. It reviews data and trends and makes recommendations to the Governor, DHSS, and the General Assembly. It follows privacy rules set by the Division of Health Care Quality.

Stronger staffing and rules for Commission

The Commission has an Executive Director and staff to carry out its work. Staff and operations are funded within state appropriations, and the Commission may seek grants. The Department of Justice provides legal advice. Members serve without pay but can be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses. The Commission adopts rules and bylaws, elects a Chair, and uses a majority of members present for a quorum and votes; vacant seats do not count. All changes start 90 days after enactment into law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Spiros Mantzavinos
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Larry Lambert
Democratic • House
Eric Morrison
Democratic • House
John "Jack" Walsh
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (3/4 required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/25/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Signed by Governor
8/25/2025Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT
6/30/2025House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its Merits
6/27/2025House
Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
6/26/2025House
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6/25/2025Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
6/18/2025Senate
Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 155, and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
6/17/2025Senate

Bill Text

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6/18/2025
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