Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 156: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS DISCLOSURE ACT.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 156 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on May 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS DISCLOSURE ACT. Primary sponsor: Frank Burns (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 25, 2025): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act updates Chapter 10A of Title 16, the Healthcare-Associated Infections Disclosure Act, to ensure consistency with correct terminology, such as psychiatric changes to behavioral health facilities and to adherence to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) requirements. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Burns | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Ray Seigfried | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 2 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House