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SB 101

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE PATIENT-PRACTITIONER RELATIONSHIP.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Nicole Poore and 1 co-sponsor

Delaware redefines patient-practitioner relationship legal standards to update healthcare regulations, likely expanding telehealth and remote care eligibility under state law.

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Bill Summary · SB 101

Legislative bill overview

SB 101 amends Delaware Code Title 16 to redefine what constitutes a patient-practitioner relationship, likely expanding or clarifying the conditions under which such relationships are legally established. The bill passed both chambers of the Delaware legislature with overwhelming support and was signed into law in July 2025.

Why is this important

Changes to patient-practitioner relationship definitions affect telehealth regulations, scope of practice, liability standards, and patient privacy protections. These definitions directly impact how healthcare providers can legally operate and what obligations they have to patients, influencing access to care and consumer protections across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Telehealth expansion concerns: Broader definitions of patient-practitioner relationships may enable remote care without in-person evaluation, raising questions about diagnostic accuracy and malpractice liability
  • Scope of practice boundaries: Clarifying or expanding relationship definitions could inadvertently allow certain practitioners to operate beyond traditional scope limitations
  • Patient protection standards: Changes may affect informed consent requirements, medical record access rights, or continuity-of-care obligations if relationships can now be established through different mechanisms

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

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