Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 265: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 265 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on March 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Jack Walsh (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kendra Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Kim Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate