An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Elder Care Information And Support System For Delaware Families. [HB-351]
This Act creates the Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center within the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities of the Department of Health and Social Services, replacing the current Elder Care Information and Support System for Delaware Families. The Aging and Disability Resource Center will provide support for the elderly and adults with physical disabilities by combining existing Alzheimer’s specific information into the program and supporting future Federal grant applications for Aging and Disability Resource
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HB-351: An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Elder Care Information And Support System For Delaware Families.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten
Signed By Governor on 05/14/2010
An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health And Safety And Duties Of The Attorney General. [HB-353]
This bill, a.k.a. the Delaware Health Care Freedom Act, clarifies that only the State of Delaware has the legal authority to regulate private healthcare insurance, systems, plans, and services within its borders. The bill specifies and guarantees that Delawareans are, and shall be, free to choose or decline to choose any mode of securing health care services without penalty or threat of penalty. The bill further expands the duties of the state attorney general to defend the State of Delaware, its officials, employees, and agents in the event that
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HB-353: An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health And Safety And Duties Of The Attorney General.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson
Assigned To House Administration Committee In House on 03/30/2010
An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Environmental Control. [HB-355]
This Bill requires an expedited authorization process for the replacement or rebuilding of docks, piers, or bulkheads when they are being rebuilt on the existing or previously existing structural footprint. If the Secretary wrongfully denies such application the State shall be liable for the applicant’s reasonable attorney fees and expenses. The State’s immunity to liability is expressly waived.
HB-355: An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Environmental Control.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson
Stricken on 06/30/2010
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fiscal Projections. [HB-358]
This bill adds incoming revenue, if any, as part of a full-cost analysis of fiscal projections, often referred to as fiscal notes or F/N. Consideration would be given to the economic implications caused by action of the General Assembly in creating jobs and the revenue that might be generated, as well as predictable revenue calculated by contract or direct action.
HB-358: An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fiscal Projections.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson
Assigned To Finance Committee In Senate on 06/17/2010
An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nursing Facilities And Similar Facilities. [HB-36]
This Bill clarifies the role of the Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI), designated for the past 30 years as Delaware’s Protection and Advocacy Agency pursuant to federal law, in protecting patients and residents in nursing and similar facilities. As a complement to the existing protective system operated by the Department of Health and Social Services, CLASI is authorized to solicit and investigate reports of abuse, neglect, mistreatment and financial exploitation in covered facilities. Finally, the Bill deters interference and retaliation
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HB-36: An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nursing Facilities And Similar Facilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten
Signed By Governor on 08/24/2009
An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unfair Acts In The Business Of Insurance. [HB-367]
This bill requires an insurer who denies coverage for a procedure or test as medically unnecessary to reimburse an insured for all expenses, including out-of-pocket expenses, if the insured pays for the procedure or test and the procedure or test is proven to be medically necessary. Section 2307 of Title 18 contains the procedures to be used by the Insurance Commissioner when he or she has reason to believe that an insurer has engaged in an unfair practice, such as denying coverage as medically unnecessary.
HB-367: An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unfair Acts In The Business Of Insurance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Reported Out Of Committee (economic Development/banking/insurance/commerce) In House With 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits on 05/12/2010