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SB216 - An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Long Term Care Facilities And Services And Civil Penalties.
Spiros Mantzavinos, Bryan Townsend, Brian Guy Pettyjohn
Last updated 4 months ago
16 Co-Sponsors
This Act increases the civil penalties for violations of the statutes in Title 16, Chapter 11 related to Long Term Care Facilities and the regulations adopted pursuant to it. For violations that the Department determines pose a serious threat to the health and safety of a resident, the minimum penalty in Section 1109 of Title 16 is increased from $1,000 per violation to $2,000, and the maximum penalty is increased from $10,000 to $20,000 per violation. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate violation. For violations that do not constitute a serious threat to the health and safety of a resident, the maximum penalty is increased from $5,000 to $10,000 per violation. The civil penalties in Section 1109(a)(2) for violations that pose a serious threat to the health and safety of a resident were established in 1998 and have not been increased since then. The maximum civil penalty in Section 1109(c) for violations that do not constitute a serious threat to the health and safety of a resident was set at $10,000 in 1998, but was later reduced to $5,000 in 2000, and has not been increased since then. This Act also repeals the provision which places a cap on the civil penalties for continuing violations.
STATUS
Passed
SB246 - An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Housing Repair And Modification Fund.
Russ Huxtable, Elizabeth Lockman, David P. Sokola
Last updated 3 months ago
25 Co-Sponsors
For over 30 years, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has invested in home repair programs that make necessary repairs to improve the health and safety conditions in the homes of Delawareans.
STATUS
Passed
HB431 - An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Use And Regulation Of Live Bait In Tidal And Nontidal Waters Of The State.
Sophie Phillips, Stephanie L. Hansen, Eric A. Morrison
Last updated 5 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
A major environmental concern is the spread of pathogens and invasive species across water bodies. The use of live bait in both non-tidal and tidal waters can inadvertently result in the transfer of invasive species and pathogens to new waters. Freshwater ecosystems are particularly susceptible to invasive species spreading disease and destroying Delawares native species and freshwater habitats.
STATUS
Enrolled
HB426 - An Act To Amend Title 11 Relating To Medical Services.
DeShanna U. Neal, Marie Pinkney, Melissa Minor-Brown
Last updated about 2 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
This Act ensures that pregnant women in DOC custody, at Level IV or V, are able to meet with a doula or midwife to create a birth plan surrounding the birth of their child. Among other things, the birth plan must include a statement identifying a preferred childcare provider and whether the new mother wishes to express breast milk for the child. This Act further requires that the DOC publish an annual report regarding the use of doula and midwifery services within the DOC. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
STATUS
Passed
HB427 - An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Home Construction Contracts.
Eric A. Morrison, Russ Huxtable, Stephanie L. Hansen
Last updated 5 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
This Act protects consumers by regulating home improvement contracts. Among other things, this Act provides the buyer with a right to cancel home improvement contracts within 3 days (5 days for those over the age of 62 or with a disability); limits contract deposits and material deposits; and time periods in which construction must begin. It also prohibits confessions of judgments and hasty debt transfers. Where the court finds a party to a home improvement contract wilfully violates a provision of this new subchapter, the court must award to the prevailing party costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys fees.
STATUS
Introduced
SB318 - An Act To Amend Title 3, Chapter 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Nutrient Management Commission.
Russ Huxtable, Sophie Phillips, Stephanie L. Hansen
Last updated about 2 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
This bill enables the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission to regulate the application of nutrients to turf by commercial nutrient handlers. The law excludes athletic fields, golf courses, and land used in the production for sale of sod or seed and only applies to commercial nutrient handlers who are paid to apply such nutrients. This bill decreases the threshold of serviced acreage for which commercial nutrient handlers would need a certification to apply nutrients to turf. Allowing the Commission to oversee such conduct will further ensure that Delawares waterways are continually improved and maintained to meet or exceed federally mandated water quality standards, in the interest of the overall public welfare.
STATUS
Passed
SJR8 - Designating August 31, 2024, As "international Overdose Awareness Day" In The State Of Delaware And Requiring The State Flag To Be Flown At Half-staff In Observance.
Stephanie L. Hansen, Valerie J. Longhurst, David P. Sokola
Last updated 3 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
This Joint Resolution designates August 31, 2024, as "International Overdose Awareness Day" in the State of Delaware and requires that in observance, the State flag be flown at half-staff at State facilities. By recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, this Joint Resolution affirms the importance of overdose awareness, remembers those who have died from overdose, and acknowledges the grief suffered from losing a loved one to overdose.
STATUS
Passed
SCR121 - Designating The Month Of June 2024, As "eating Disorders Awareness And Prevention Month" In Delaware.
Nicole Poore, Paul S. Baumbach, Michael Ramone
Last updated 5 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the month of June 2024, as "Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention Month" in Delaware and encourages the Department of Health and Social Services to research methods to raise awareness of, prevent, and treat eating disorders.
STATUS
Engrossed
SCR178 - Designating October 21-27, 2024, As "free Speech Week" In The State Of Delaware.
Eric Buckson, Charles S. Postles, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated 5 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates October 21-27, 2024, as "Free Speech Week" in the State of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
SCR179 - Designating June 12, 2024, As Loving Day In The State Of Delaware.
Russ Huxtable, Bryan Townsend, Elizabeth Lockman
Last updated 5 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
This resolution designates June 12, 2024, as Loving Day in the State of Delaware and reaffirms a commitment to the principles of equality, freedom, and justice for all. Loving Day contributes to building a society that values and respects the fundamental human rights of all individuals, regardless of their race or ethnicity.
STATUS
Engrossed
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