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Read. Follow. Verify.Delaware allows qualified respiratory therapists to administer medication during extracorporeal life support
Last action · September 3, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Nicole Poore and 5 others
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What This Bill Does
Senate Bill 94 amends Delaware law to permit qualified licensed respiratory therapists to perform all duties associated with , including administering medication. Previously, therapists could only assist and had to wait for another licensed professional to administer medications during the procedure. The law aims to eliminate delays in patient care by allowing respiratory therapists to work within the full scope of their training.
Licensed respiratory therapists in Delaware hospitals and medical facilities gain the legal authority to independently administer medications during critical life-support procedures, altering clinical workflows and eliminating wait times for patients undergoing .
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Licensed respiratory therapists
Licensed respiratory therapists are legally permitted to administer medication during extracorporeal life support, expanding their clinical scope of practice.
Patients receiving extracorporeal life support
Patients experience altered clinical response times during life-support procedures due to the elimination of required waiting periods for medication administration.
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Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
13 actions- Sep 3, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolledSigned by Governor
- Jul 1, 2026SenateFloorPassed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
- Jul 1, 2026SenateSuspension of Rules in Senate
- Jun 30, 2026HouseFloorPassed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
- Jun 30, 2026HouseCommitteeAmendment HA 2 to SB 94 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Jun 30, 2026HouseAmendment HA 1 to SB 94 - Stricken in House
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- Jun 29, 2026SenateCommitteeAmendment HA 2 to SB 94 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Jun 18, 2026SenateCommitteeAmendment HA 1 to SB 94 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Jun 17, 2025HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 3 On Its Merits
- May 8, 2025HouseIntroducedAssigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House
- May 7, 2025SenateFloorPassed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- May 6, 2025SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Apr 8, 2025SenateIntroducedIntroduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate
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