DE SB84

Elevates "medication diversion" from a subcategory of abuse to a separate, distinct category of prohibited conduct against patients and residents in long-term care facilities, psychiatric facilities, nursing facilities, and hospitals

Defines medication diversion as the knowing or intentional interruption, obstruction, or alteration of prescription drug delivery or administration without a licensed practitioner's order

Establishes criminal penalties for medication diversion: class G felony for any person, class F felony if committed by a health-care professional

Requires facilities and hospitals to immediately report suspected medication diversion to the Department of Health and Social Services, with the same reporting obligations as abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and financial exploitation

Mandates that licensed or registered professionals found to have committed medication diversion or failed to report it shall have their license suspended or revoked by the appropriate board