DelawareHealth-care projects and bed changes require state review
Starting July 1, 2026, people planning certain health-care projects, large purchases, or significant bed changes must get state review first.
What it does
People must get state review before establishing a health-care facility, making certain large purchases, or making a significant bed change. Some spending is excluded or may be exempted.
Argument forReview could give the state a chance to assess major health-care projects and significant bed changes before they go ahead.
Argument againstState review could add time and paperwork for organizations planning large health-care projects or significant bed changes.
More detail
People must get a Certificate of Public Review before carrying out certain health-care projects, spending, or bed changes. The requirements apply to people undertaking the listed activities for a health-care facility. The listed activities include establishing a health-care facility, spending above the stated threshold, and bed changes that exceed the stated limit. Spending to build a medical office building is excluded. The Board may exempt spending needed to maintain a facility's physical structure when it is not related to direct patient care. The Act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 12Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Apr 21Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 15Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 6 FavorableMinor
- Mar 24Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 24Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENTPassed House
- Mar 24Amendment HA 1 to HB 17 - Passed In House by Voice VoteMajor
- Mar 18Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 1 Favorable, 13 On Its MeritsMinor
- Mar 18Amendment HA 1 to HB 17 - Introduced and Placed With BillMinor
- Mar 5Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in HouseIntroduced
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