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DE SB265
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jack Walsh
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AI Summary
- Requires long-term care facilities to refund deposits and minimum-stay charges if a resident dies within the first 60 days, with refunds due to the estate within 30 days of death
- Mandates refunds of non-per-diem charges if a resident is transferred or discharged within 60 days, with payment due before transfer or within 10 days of discharge notice
- Requires full refund of all charges if a potential resident dies before entering a facility or cannot enter due to health changes, due within 30 days
- Limits per-diem charges to no more than the monthly charge divided by 30
- Applies to deposits and any charges related to minimum length-of-stay agreements or requirements
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Long Term Care Facilities.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
3/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Health & Social Services3/24/2026
Full Bill Text
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