Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 385: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GRANTS FOR NURSE PRECEPTORS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 385 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on April 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GRANTS FOR NURSE PRECEPTORS. Primary sponsor: Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Russ Huxtable (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 20, 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.
While the exact number of nurse vacancies in Delaware fluctuates, healthcare providers agree that the current shortage is unsustainable. Nursing shortages lead to missed nursing care, higher morbidity, and mortality rates. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) outlines a number of contributing factors impacting the current national nursing shortage. One is a lack of nursing school faculty - including the preceptors that provide supervision and instruction for clinical practice. Since Delaware’s nursing education programs must require clinical learning experiences provided by these preceptors, nursing students have difficulty completing the required coursework necessary for degree and licensure. Section 1 of this Act provides for an annual appropriation in an amount determined by the General Assembly to the Delaware Nursing Workforce Initiative or similar nonprofit to administer a program to provide funding to hospitals and clinical facilities to implement or continue offering preceptorship programs. Section 2 provides that this Act is effective 6 months after enactment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Russ Huxtable | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Eric Buckson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Frank Burns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Valerie Giltner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Ron Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Debra Heffernan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| DeShanna Neal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Mike Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Kam Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| 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: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 Favorable
- Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 385 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 385 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 5 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
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