Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 224: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF DEATH.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 224 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF DEATH. Primary sponsor: Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): 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.
The Act authorizes licensed Physician Assistants (PA) in Delaware to pronounce death and to complete a medical certification of death. This Act also removes registered nurses from the list of practitioners who may complete a medical certification of death, as it conflicts with the scope of practice set out in Title 24. This Act also makes technical changes to conform to the Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendra Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Eric Buckson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Bill Carson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Valerie Giltner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Kam Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“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: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 Favorable
- Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 12 Favorable
- Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House