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DE SB107

Bill

Status

Passed

7/27/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bethany Hall-Long

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 16 to modify regulations for home health agency programs and personal assistance services agencies under the Department of Health and Social Services.

  • Changes the definition of home health agency services to specify that services are provided "primarily" in individuals' homes or private residences, removing the previous exclusion of hospital and nursing facility residents.

  • Modifies personal assistance services agency licensing requirements to reference compliance with the State's criminal background check policy in § 1145 rather than listing specific background check procedures.

  • Removes detailed requirements for obtaining criminal history reports, adult abuse certifications, and child abuse certifications, consolidating these into a single reference to the existing criminal background check policy.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Powers And Duties Of The Department Of Health And Social Services.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development6/16/2015
Health & Social Services5/20/2015

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