Delaware House Bill 224
Session 153
An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Registration Of Death.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Apr 23, 2026
First Action
Jun 24, 2025
Latest Action
Apr 23, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
224
State
Delaware
Session
153
Sarah McBride
grade
Primary
checkPassed on January 15, 2026
Motion Text
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Summary
The Act authorizes licensed Physician Assistants (PA) in Delaware to pronounce death and to complete a medical certification of death. This Act also removes registered nurses from the list of practitioners who may complete a medical certification of death, as it conflicts with the scope of practice set out in Title 24.
This Act also makes technical changes to conform to the Legislative Drafting Manual.
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04/23/2026
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
03/25/2026
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
01/21/2026
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 Favorable
01/15/2026
Senate
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
01/15/2026
House
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT
01/14/2026
House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 12 Favorable
06/24/2025
House
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
Sources
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Record Created
Jun 24, 2025 6:22:48 PM
Record Updated
Apr 27, 2026 11:40:14 PM