Environment
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StateDelawareEnacted
SB 94: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS.
Nicole Poore
SB 94 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Sep 3, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
67OUT OF 100
Score:67/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan100%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
This Act updates the Respiratory Care Advisory Council to the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline’s enabling act to allow qualified licensed respiratory therapists to perform all duties associated with extracorporeal life support. Under the current law, respiratory therapists are authorized to assist with such support but may not administer medication during the process. As a result, a therapist is required to wait for another licensed professional to do so, resulting in delays to patient care. This bill eliminates this delay in patient care and allows qualified respiratory therapists to work within the full scope of their training. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Aligns professional credentials with current medical labor market needs
- Increases professional mobility for respiratory care practitioners
- Clarifies permissible billing activities for advanced therapies
Risks
- Potential for increased training costs for current practitioners
- Possible upward pressure on healthcare operational expenditures
- Regulatory compliance adjustments required for hospitals
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Provides statutory clarity on practitioner responsibilities
- Formalizes oversight by the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
- Updates definitions to match contemporary clinical standards
Risks
- Relies on Board-defined regulations for implementation details
- Scope of practice defined via protocol rather than rigid statutes
- Potential for regulatory capture within specialized medicine boards
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Enables specialized care delivery for ECMO and ECCO2R systems
- Expands patient access to specialized respiratory interventions
- Incorporates telehealth to enhance consultation and monitoring
Risks
- Risks associated with managing complex life-support systems
- Potential for variations in care quality across different facilities
- Complexity of associated integrated therapies requires high proficiency
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Clinical risks exist in the management of high-acuity extracorporeal systems if staffing levels or training are insufficient.
Analysis scope
Does not specify training requirements for advanced ECMO protocols.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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