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DE HB17

Bill

Status

Enrolled

4/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kerri Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services3/24/2026
Health & Human Development3/5/2026

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