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SB 265 Delaware Senate · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)

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

Summary
This Act requires a long-term care facility to refund any deposit or minimum-stay-requirement charges to a resident or a resident’s family if the resident dies prior to or within 60 days of entering the facility, if the individual is unable to enter the facility due to a change in the individual’s medical condition or needs, or if the resident is discharged or transferred from the facility within the first 60 days.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by requiring refunds for long-term care deposits when residents die or are discharged early, preventing financial harm to vulnerable individuals.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 Last action May 6, 2026
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Committee
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May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
upper
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
upper
9 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Brian Pettyjohn
Brian Pettyjohn
RRepublican
DE
19
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Photo of Claire Snyder-Hall
Claire Snyder-Hall
DDemocratic
DE
14
P
Photo of Cyndie Romer
Cyndie Romer
DDemocratic
DE
25
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Photo of Eric Morrison
Eric Morrison
DDemocratic
DE
27
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Photo of Jack Walsh
Jack Walsh
DDemocratic
DE
9
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Photo of Mara Gorman
Mara Gorman
DDemocratic
DE
23
P
Photo of Ray Seigfried
Ray Seigfried
DDemocratic
DE
5
P
Photo of Spiros Mantzavinos
Spiros Mantzavinos
DDemocratic
DE
7
P
Photo of Stell Selby
Stell Selby
DDemocratic
DE
20