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DE HB224
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kendra Johnson
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AI Summary
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Authorizes licensed Physician Assistants (PAs) in Delaware to pronounce death and complete and sign medical certifications of death
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Removes registered nurses from the list of practitioners authorized to complete medical certifications of death, as this conflicts with their scope of practice under Title 24
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Retains authority for attending physicians, advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), medical examiners, and medical control physicians to pronounce death
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Medical certifications must still be completed and returned to funeral directors within 48 hours after death
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Makes technical formatting changes to conform to the Legislative Drafting Manual
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Registration Of Death.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 Favorable
1/21/2026