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DE HB45
Bill
Status
Passed
5/31/2011
Primary Sponsor
Edward Bennett
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AI Summary
- Bars applicants from nursing licensure if they have been convicted of a felony sexual offense
- Requires permanent revocation of nursing licenses for any licensee convicted of a felony sexual offense
- Adds failure to report child abuse or neglect as grounds for disciplinary action against licensed nurses
- Creates new mandatory reporting requirements for nurses to report within 30 days any information about other healthcare providers engaging in conduct warranting discipline or unable to practice safely due to mental illness, physical illness, aging, or drug/alcohol abuse
- Provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for nurses who make good-faith reports under the new reporting requirements
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nursing.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
5/31/2011
Committee Referrals
Health & Social Services4/12/2011
Health & Human Development3/22/2011
Full Bill Text
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