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DE HB155

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/13/2009

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Lavelle

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends § 1918 of Title 24 of the Delaware Code to allow nurses to renew their licenses up to 60 days past the expiration date by paying a penalty fee and providing proof of continuing education completion
  • Establishes that licenses lapse if not renewed during the renewal period or 60-day late renewal window, and nurses cannot work with a lapsed license
  • Requires nurses who fail to renew during both the standard renewal period and 60-day grace period to apply for reinstatement rather than simple renewal
  • Renames § 1918 to "Renewal of license; lapse of license; late renewal; penalties; retirement from practice; temporary permit to practice"
  • Streamlines the nursing license renewal process to eliminate delays caused by criminal background check requirements for reinstatement applications

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pleadings And Practice.

Last Action

Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

6/24/2009

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/13/2009

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