AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Mara Gorman and 7 co-sponsors

SB 340 aims to modify Delaware’s Title 16 regulations for long-term care facilities, altering licensing, oversight, or operations to affect care providers and protections.

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits

Overview

SB 340 is a Delaware Senate bill (Session 153) amending Title 16 of the Delaware Code, relating to long-term care facilities. The bill has a multi‑sponsor slate and was introduced and assigned to the Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in the Senate on June 4, 2026. The primary policy intent appears to be changes to regulation or oversight of long-term care facilities, though specific provisions are not provided in the available summary.

Main purpose and intent

To amend existing Delaware law governing long-term care facilities (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and similar entities) under Title 16.

The bill is intended to modify regulatory or operational requirements for long-term care providers in the state. The exact nature of changes (e.g., licensing standards, consumer protections, financial requirements, enforcement, reporting, or oversight) is not specified in the summary provided.

Key provisions and changes (as available)

The text of SB 340 is not included in the provided information, so the precise provisions, amendments to statutes, and new requirements cannot be enumerated here.

Typical areas such bills address (based on historical Delaware long-term care reform efforts) may include:

Licensing or certification standards for facilities.
Patient/resident rights and protections.
Financial reporting, rate setting, or cap mechanisms.
Enforcement powers, penalties, and complaint processes.
Procedures for inspections, audits, or corrective action plans.
Improvements to facility quality of care, staffing requirements, or safety standards.

Note: For an exact list of amendments and their substance, the bill text or a detailed bill analysis would be required.

Who would be affected

Long-term care facilities operating in Delaware (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other regulated entities under Title 16).

Facility administrators, compliance officers, and corporate entities owning or operating such facilities.

Residents and their families who rely on long-term care services and the regulatory framework governing care, safety, and transparency.

State regulators and the agencies responsible for licensure, oversight, and enforcement of long-term care provisions (likely the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services or a related board/commission).

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced and assigned to the Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in the Senate on June 4, 2026.

Next steps (typical legislative process):

Committee review, public hearings, and potential amendments.
Floor consideration by the Senate, and then reconciliation with the House version if one exists.
Passage by both chambers and potential signature by the Governor to become law.

If amended, the bill would return to both chambers for final approval.

Practical considerations for readers

To assess the bill’s impact, readers should review the full text of SB 340 and any fiscal notes or committee reports.

Key questions to answer with the full bill:

What specific statutory changes are proposed to Title 16?
Are there new licensing fees, penalties, or enforcement mechanisms?
Do the provisions address resident protections, staffing ratios, or quality metrics?
What is the effective date, and are there staged implementations or sunset provisions?

If you’d like, I can provide a more detailed summary once the full bill text or a committee analysis is available.