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SB 92

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

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Russ Huxtable and 1 co-sponsor

SB 92 updates Delaware's health-care decisions law to clarify advance directives and surrogate decision-making authority, signed into law July 2025.

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Bill Summary · SB 92

Legislative bill overview

SB 92 amends Delaware's Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act (Title 16 of Delaware Code) to modernize and clarify provisions governing advance directives, surrogate decision-making, and end-of-life healthcare choices. The bill passed both chambers with overwhelming bipartisan support and was signed into law in July 2025.

Why is this important

This legislation affects how Delawareans can plan for medical incapacity and ensures their healthcare wishes are legally recognized and honored. It impacts patients, families, healthcare providers, and hospitals by establishing clearer procedures for surrogate decision-making and potentially expanding options for documenting healthcare preferences in the modern era.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of amendments unclear: The bill's specific changes to the Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act are not detailed in available records, making it difficult to assess whether it expands or restricts end-of-life options
  • Religious and moral perspectives: Healthcare decision laws often generate debate between those prioritizing individual autonomy versus those with religious or ethical objections to certain medical decisions
  • Implementation burden on providers: Healthcare facilities may face compliance costs and training requirements to implement new procedures or documentation standards

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

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