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SB 93

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 12, TITLE 16, TITLE 21, AND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THIRD-PARTY DECISION MAKING.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Russ Huxtable and 2 co-sponsors

Delaware law signed in 2025 expands third-party decision-making authority across healthcare and personal matters, affecting guardianship and proxy decision frameworks for vulnerable populations.

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Bill Summary · SB 93

Legislative bill overview

SB 93 amends Delaware law across four code titles to establish or modify frameworks for third-party decision-making in healthcare and personal matters. The bill appears to address guardianship, healthcare proxy authority, and related decision-making mechanisms for individuals unable to make their own decisions. It received bipartisan support, passing the Senate unanimously and the House with near-unanimous approval before being signed into law.

Why is this important

Third-party decision-making authority directly affects vulnerable populations—including minors, elderly individuals, and those with cognitive impairments—determining who can make critical healthcare and financial choices on their behalf. Clear legal frameworks protect both these individuals' interests and provide decision-makers with explicit authority, reducing disputes and ensuring consistent treatment across Delaware's legal system.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of authority: The amendments across four separate code titles suggest broad changes that may expand or clarify third-party powers in ways some stakeholders view as either protective or potentially overreaching
  • Safeguards and oversight: Questions about whether the bill includes adequate protections against abuse, exploitation, or conflicts of interest in third-party decision-making
  • Implementation complexity: Coordinating changes across multiple legal codes may create confusion or inconsistency if not clearly defined

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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