DelawareNursing facilities averaging at least 80% under-21 residents would avoid charge
The signed bill would exempt licensed nursing facilities from a state quality charge if at least 80% of their residents, on average, are under 21.
What it does
Licensed nursing facilities with at least 80% residents under 21 on average would avoid a state quality charge. This could keep Exceptional Care for Children exempt while it serves a few older residents.
Argument forIf it meets the 80% test, the exemption could help Exceptional Care for Children serve a few residents after they turn 21 without paying the charge.
Argument againstThe state could collect less from facilities that serve some adults but still meet the 80% test and avoid the charge.
More detail
The signed bill excludes qualifying nursing facilities from the state's nursing facility quality assessment. The rule covers licensed for-profit and nonprofit nursing facilities. At least 80% of a facility's average daily residents must be under 21 to receive this exemption.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Aug 25Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 17Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 11Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 5 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 8Assigned to Executive Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 8Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENTPassed House
- May 7Reported Out of Committee (Revenue & Finance) in House with 8 FavorableMinor
- Apr 16Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in HouseIntroduced
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