2023-2024 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

HB242: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hospital Visitation Policy.

Legislative Summary

This legislation is an attempt to strike a balance between the need to protect hospital staff, hospital patients, and the public from harm during a State of Emergency, pandemic, or infectious disease outbreak with the expectation that patients should be able to receive support from their family and spiritual counselors during a time of personal crisis.

Bill History

6/30/2023
was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 242
6/30/2023
Passed By House. Votes: 28 YES 13 NO
7/21/2023
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading
6/30/2023
28
Yea
13
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Engrossed(6/30/2023)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Health & Social Services(Senate)
Sine DiePrior Session

Documents

Draft
Bill Text1/1/197024.4 KB
Draft
Bill Text1/1/197037.5 KB