Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 435: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 18, 29, AND 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 435 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on May 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 18, 29, AND 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS. Primary sponsor: Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 31, 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.
This Act prohibits individual, group, state employee, and Medicaid health plans from differentiating in the reimbursement rate of a health service based on whether the service was provided by a certified registered nurse anesthetist or by a physician.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Kerri Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| 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 (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
- Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 5 On Its Merits
- Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 5 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
- Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 2 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House