AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF DEATH.

The Act authorizes licensed Physician Assistants (PA) in Delaware to pronounce death and to complete a medical certification of death. This Act also removes registered nurses from the list of practitioners who may complete a medical certification of death, as it conflicts with the scope of practice set out in Title 24. This Act also makes technical changes to conform to the Legislative Drafting Manual.

Voted 4/23/2026View source

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4/23/2026Signed by Governor
3/25/2026Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
1/21/2026Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 Favorable
1/15/2026Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT
1/15/2026Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
1/14/2026Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 12 Favorable
6/24/2025Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House