SB 339·DE·senate
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES.
Signed into LawFiled May 28, 2026
Sponsor: Ray Seigfried (D)
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Sep 2, 2026
Summary
The bill revises the standard form used for advance health‑care directives to clarify that an agent may only consent to a voluntary mental‑health admission for up to 72 hours. It corrects language that previously allowed any number of days to be written, ensuring the form aligns with existing law. This change affects anyone who uses the form and the agents they name.
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