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DE HB68
Bill
Status
6/27/2013
Primary Sponsor
James Johnson
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 6536(c) of Title 11 of the Delaware Code regarding inmate medication costs.
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Changes the Department's authority from "shall charge" to "may charge" a reasonable fee for prescription and nonprescription medications, with fees not to exceed the Department's costs.
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Maintains prohibition on refusing medications to inmates for financial reasons while allowing the Department to debit inmate accounts for future payment when funds are available.
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Authorizes the Department to retain account records for inmates released with negative balances and reinstate outstanding balances if the person is re-committed to the Department's custody in the future.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Offender Financial Responsibility For Healthcare Services.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/27/2013