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SB 281

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TECHNICAL UPDATES FOR THE DELAWARE HOSPITAL FOR THE CHRONICALLY ILL.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Bush and 9 co-sponsors

The bill updates statutory language to modernize and clarify the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill’s governance, oversight, and operations.

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its Merits
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Bill Summary · SB 281

Summary of SB 281 (Delaware, 153rd Session)

Title

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TECHNICAL UPDATES FOR THE DELAWARE HOSPITAL FOR THE CHRONICALLY ILL

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to modify and update statutory provisions (technical updates) pertaining to the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI).
  • Overall aim is to modernize references, clarify authority, and align the hospital’s governance and operations with current statutory framework.

Key provisions and changes

  • Technical updates to Title 31 (Primary government/health-related statutes) and Title 29 (State government and administration) that affect the DHCI.
  • Likely updates may include:
    • Clarifications of the DHCI’s role, governance structure, and reporting requirements.
    • Adjustments to funding or appropriation language related to the hospital.
    • Revisions to regulatory or administrative procedures impacting how the DHCI is overseen by the state.
    • Aligning age, eligibility, or service provisions with current standards.
  • The exact substantive changes are not fully enumerated in the available summary, but the emphasis is on “technical” amendments rather than sweeping policy shifts.

Who/what would be affected

  • The Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) and its governance/administrative framework.
  • State agencies and departments involved in health services, hospital oversight, and budget administration (given Title 31 and Title 29 references).
  • Potential impact on DHCI-related staff, contractors, and beneficiaries who rely on hospital services or on statutory processes for oversight and funding.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and assigned to the Health & Social Services Committee in the Senate on 2026-04-16.
  • Co-sponsors include: Dave Wilson, Dave Sokola, Bill Carson, Trey Paradee, Claire Snyder-Hall, Laura Sturgeon, Ray Seigfried, Marie Pinkney, and Bill Bush.
  • As a House/Senate bill in committee stage, typical steps would include:
    • Committee review and public hearings
    • Possible amendments
    • Committee vote
    • Floor consideration by the full Senate, then House (or vice versa), and potential conference if there are differences
    • Final passage and sent to the governor for signature or veto
  • No specific effective date or funding timetable is provided in the current summary; such details, if included, would appear in the bill text or fiscal notes.

Potential implications

  • By clarifying and updating statutory language, the bill can reduce ambiguity in administrative processes and ensure DHCI operates under current regulatory expectations.
  • Could affect how the hospital interacts with state budgeting, reporting, and oversight mechanisms.
  • May streamline governance or eligibility processes if aligned with modern administrative practices.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to focus on particular audiences (e.g., policymakers, hospital administrators, or public advocates) or incorporate the bill’s precise statutory changes once the full text is available.

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

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