| HCR 112 | Committee | Ramone | This resolution calls on the General Assembly to encourage the Delaware medical community to educate the citizens of Delaware about the forced organ harvesting that occurs in China, in the event they decide to travel to China for an expedited transplant. This resolution also calls on the United States Government to pass laws and regulations prohibiting American medical and pharmaceutical companies from collaborating with Chinese groups that are found to have involvement with forced organ harvesting, as well as banning entry into the United States individuals who have participated in the forced organ harvesting, and allowing prosecution of those persons involved. | CONDEMNING FORCED ORGAN HARVESTING PRACTICES IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. |
| HR 23 | Passed House | Bush | This House Resolution recognizes April 17, 2024, as Delaware Teach Children to Save Day. | RECOGNIZING APRIL 17, 2024, AS "DELAWARE TEACH CHILDREN TO SAVE DAY". |
| HCR 111 | Passed | Romer | This Resolution recognizes April 2024 as “Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month” in the State of Delaware and encourages all Delawareans to learn about and raise awareness of sexual violence. | RECOGNIZING APRIL 2024 AS "SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. |
| HB 374 | Committee | K. Johnson | This Act updates House Bill 455 from the 151st General Assembly by providing the same legal protections afforded providers of contraceptive and abortion services to providers of fertility treatment. In summary, this Act does the following:
(1) Clarifies that medical professionals who provide fertility treatment care cannot be disciplined for such services even if such services are illegal or considered to be unprofessional conduct or the unauthorized practice of medicine in another state, so long as such services are lawful in this State;
(2) Prohibits health care providers from disclosing communications and records concerning fertility treatment without the patient’s authorization in any civil action or proceeding, with some exceptions;
(3) Protects health care providers from out-of-state civil actions relating to fertility treatment that is legal in Delaware, including the issuance of a summons or the enforcement of subpoenas relating to such cases;
(4) Creates a cause of action for recouperation of out-of-state judgments relating to fertility treatment that is lawful in Delaware; and
(5) Prohibits insurance companies from taking any adverse action against health care professionals who provide fertility treatment and services. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 10 AND 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FERTILITY TREATMENT. |
| HB 380 | Committee | Romer | This Act makes technical changes for clarity by adding a definition of “mental condition” to the Code section that deals with relinquishment of firearms for persons who may be a danger to self or others (also known as a “red flag” law). It also extends the time periods for the Department of Justice to petition for a permanent order from 30 days to 60 days and allows the Superior Court to grant an extension of time to file for an additional 30 days. Under the existing law, the Superior Court may only grant a 15-day extension. The time within which a hearing is required to be held is extended from 15 days after the DOJ’s filing of a petition to 30 days. An ex parte emergency order issued by the JP Court will continue in effect during these time periods. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CIVIL PROCEDURES TO RELINQUISH FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION. |
| HB 378 | Committee | Hensley | This Act requires health spas selling subscription services online to provide a prospective buyer of such a subscription the right to cancel the automatic renewal online. The option to cancel is also to be presented on the website in a clear and conspicuous manner to simplify such cancellation for the buyer. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HEALTH SPA REGULATION. |
| HA 2 to HB 319 | PWB | Morrison | This amendment clarifies that a state employee, officer, or honororary official may not serve as the "direct” supervisor of a relative. | |
| HS 1 for HB 326 | Out of Committee | Baumbach | This is a substitute for House Bill No. 326.
Non-profit hospitals are granted tax-exempt status on the premise that they serve a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of the communities they serve. Community benefit spending is a means by which hospitals fulfill this obligation. Such spending includes activities like providing uncompensated care, supporting medical research, offering health education and prevention programs, subsidizing community clinics, and addressing social determinants of health.
Like House Bill No. 326, this substitute bill requires Delaware’s non-profit hospitals to provide the state and public with an annual report outlining their community benefits spending, bringing Delaware in line with 31 other states, including all of Delaware’s neighboring states, that require reporting.
Like House Bill No. 326, this substitute bill defines “community benefits program,” outlines the minimum contents that must be included in a community benefits activity report, and requires that the report be made available to the public. This substitute contains provisions allowing the report to be submitted electronically to State officials on an annual basis. It differs from the original bill in that the deadline for submitting the report is changed from January 31 of each year to 30 days after a hospital files a federal Form 990.
This substitute also contains technical changes to reference and accord with appropriate law and regulations, and broadens the list of information that must be included in the community benefits report.
| AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATED TO THE DELAWARE HEALTH CARE COMMISSION. |
| SS 1 for SB 248 | Committee | S. McBride | This Act clarifies that for purposes of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, where an employee is leased by an employee leasing company or a professional employment organization, "employer" refers to the employer client of the employee leasing company or professional employment organization, and not to the employee leasing company or professional employment organization.
This Act is a substitute for and differs from Senate Bill No. 248 by omitting language concerning whether individuals covered by certain collective bargaining agreements are "employees" for purposes of the Program. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM. |
