SB274 - Amends Titles 16 and 21 - Delaware Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment
Summary
Delaware Governor signed SB274 into law, amending Titles 16 and 21 of the Delaware Code to establish Delaware Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST). The bill defines qualifying patients as seriously ill or injured individuals with life-limiting conditions or residents of nursing/assisted living facilities. The legislation directs the Division of Public Health to create and approve MOST forms and requires healthcare providers and emergency responders to honor these orders.
What changed
SB274 enacts the Delaware Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment Act, amending Titles 16 and 21 of the Delaware Code. The bill establishes a standardized MOST form for patients with serious illness or injury and those in nursing/assisted living facilities, to be developed and approved by the Division of Public Health.
Healthcare providers, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, hospice providers, and emergency responders must recognize and comply with properly executed MOST orders. Facilities should update intake procedures, clinical documentation systems, and staff training to ensure compliance with the new statutory requirements.
What to do next
- Review current patient treatment directive protocols against SB274 requirements
- Update procedures for completing and honoring MOST forms
- Train clinical and administrative staff on new requirements
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ChangeBridge / Delaware / SB274 Signed by Governor SB274 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-09
An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Medical Orders For Scope Of Treatment.
Bill Details
State Delaware
Session 153rd General Assembly
Chamber Senate
Committee Health & Social Services
Official Source legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationI...
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Marie Pinkney (Sen - D) Kamela Smith (Rep - D) Larry Lambert (Rep - D) Eric Morrison (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-09 S Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
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2026-04-09 S Health & Social Services
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