SB 196: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
SB 196 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 23, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialThis Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 196. Like Senate Bill No. 196, this Act requires long-term care facilities to fully disclose ownership information for the facility and disclose ownership information to residents prior to the transfer of ownership of a facility. This Act differs from Senate Bill No. 196 in ...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct effect identified
Risks
- No direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- Increases industry accountability
- Better-informed market for consumers
Risks
- Increased compliance costs for facilities
- Administrative burden of tracking multi-state data
Society
Benefits
- Empowers residents and families with ownership history
- Increases transparency regarding past disciplinary actions
Risks
- May cause anxiety for residents during ownership transitions
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Compliance costs may potentially be passed down to residents
Effectiveness depends on rigorous enforcement by the Department of Health
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