Bill > HB205

This bill amends multiple Delaware legal codes to protect healthcare providers from out-of-state legal actions related to healthcare services that are legal in Delaware but potentially illegal in other states. The bill expands the definition of "healthcare services" to include a broad range of medical care, such as primary care, reproductive health services, mental health care, and surgical services. It prohibits Delaware licensing boards from taking disciplinary action against healthcare providers for performing services that are legal in the state, even if those services are considered illegal in another state. The bill also prevents state agencies and law enforcement from providing information or assistance to out-of-state investigations concerning legal healthcare services in Delaware. Additionally, the bill allows healthcare providers who face legal judgments in other states for providing legal Delaware healthcare services to recover damages from the parties who brought the original action. Professional liability insurers are also prohibited from taking adverse actions against healthcare providers who offer legal healthcare services to out-of-state patients. This legislation is designed to create a protective legal environment for healthcare providers in Delaware, particularly in the context of reproductive healthcare services.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142421