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DE HB17
Bill
Status
4/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kerri Harris
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AI Summary
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Repeals the requirement for healthcare facilities to obtain a Certificate of Public Review before acquiring major medical equipment, eliminating the separate $5.8 million equipment threshold and related exemption provisions
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Maintains the Certificate of Public Review requirement for capital expenditures exceeding $5.8 million (adjusted annually for inflation) that are made by or on behalf of healthcare facilities
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Removes the definition of "major medical equipment" from Title 16 § 9302, which previously covered diagnostic or treatment equipment exceeding the capital threshold or representing new technology in Delaware
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Makes technical corrections to conform with Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards, including restoring a missing word ("which") to § 9304(a)(2)
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Certificate Of Public Review.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
4/21/2026