This Amendment makes changes to language to correctly reflect the intent of the paragraphs regarding licensure and remain consistent with current practices.

Healthcare

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Poore
Last action: 2025-06-26
Official status: Passed 6/26/25
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The summary does not provide information on when exactly these new rules will take effect.

Amendment to Correct Licensure Language

This amendment changes some wording in laws about licenses to make them clearer and consistent with current practices, and it adds a rule allowing pharmacists from other states to work in Delaware during emergencies.

What This Bill Does

Changes the language of existing laws related to licensure to better match what was intended.
Clarifies an existing definition term to be more clear about when it applies.
Adds a new rule that lets pharmacists licensed in another state practice in Delaware if there is an emergency, as decided by the Board and Secretary of State.

Who It Names or Affects

Pharmacists who are licensed in other states but want to work in Delaware during emergencies.
The Board that oversees licensing for healthcare professionals in Delaware.
The Secretary of State, who works with the Board on emergency decisions.

Terms To Know

Licensure: A legal permission given by a government agency to practice a profession or sell certain products.
Emergency circumstances: Special situations where there is an urgent need for help, such as during natural disasters or public health crises.

Limits and Unknowns

The exact details of how emergency licensing will be handled are not fully explained in the summary.
It's unclear what specific changes were made to the existing laws about licensure without seeing the full text.

Bill History

2025-06-26 Delaware General Assembly
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
2025-06-24 Delaware General Assembly
Introduced and Placed With Bill

Official Summary Text

This Amendment makes changes to language to correctly reflect the intent of the paragraphs regarding licensure and remain consistent with current practices. It also modifies an existing definition term to provide clarity in the circumstances the term is meant to apply and makes the requisite change to that term in the relevant statutory section. The Amendment also adds a provision that allows a pharmacist licensed in another state to practice in Delaware under emergency circumstances as determined by the Board and the Secretary of State.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Poore

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

SENATE BILL NO. 180

AMEND Senate Bill No. 180 on line 174 by inserting “

topical

” between “practitioner-dispensed” and “medication”.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 180 on line 416 by deleting “

receive

” and substituting in lieu thereof “

received

”.

AMEND Senate Bill No. 180 by inserting at the end of line 420 the following:

“

The Board may, after a hearing or review of documentation, determine whether such administrative penalty is grounds to deny licensure.

”.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 180 on line 423 by deleting “

has

” and substituting in lieu thereof “

does not have

”.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 180 by inserting at the end of line 439 the following:

“

The Board may, after a hearing or review of documentation, determine whether such administrative penalty is grounds to deny licensure.

”.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 180 on line 442 by deleting “

has

” and substituting in lieu thereof “

does not have

”.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 180 on line 778 by inserting “

topical

” between “practitioner-dispensed” and “medication”.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 180 on line 779 by inserting “

topical

” between “practitioner-dispensed” and “medication”.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 180 on line 780 by inserting “

topical

” after “practitioner-dispensed”.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 180 by inserting at the end of line 1144 the following:

“

The Board may, after a hearing or review of documentation, determine whether such discipline is grounds to deny licensure.

”.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 180 by inserting at the end of line 1149 the following:

“

The Board may, after a hearing or review of documentation, determine whether such criminal conviction is grounds to deny licensure.

”.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 180 by inserting at the end of line 1150 the following:

“

The Board may, after a hearing or review of documentation, determine whether such discipline is grounds to deny licensure.

”.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 180 by deleting Section 2 of the Bill in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

“Section 2. Amend § 2523, Title 24 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:

§ 2523. Exemptions.

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prevent any of the following:

(10) A pharmacist who is licensed in a jurisdiction or territory of the United States from providing pharmacy services in this State during emergency circumstances, as determined by the Board in coordination with the Secretary of State, or a declared local, jurisdictional, or national disaster. This exemption applies for a period as determined by the Board and the Secretary of State, so long as such person abides by Delaware laws, rules, and regulations relating to pharmacy. In order to be eligible for this exemption, the pharmacist must notify the Board of the pharmacist’s intent to practice in this State pursuant to this paragraph.

”.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 180 by inserting a new section after line 1389 as follows:

“Section 3. Section 1 of this Act takes effect 1 year after its enactment into law. Section 2 of this Act takes effect upon its enactment into law.”.

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment makes changes to language to correctly reflect the intent of the paragraphs regarding licensure and remain consistent with current practices. It also modifies an existing definition term to provide clarity in the circumstances the term is meant to apply and makes the requisite change to that term in the relevant statutory section. The Amendment also adds a provision that allows a pharmacist licensed in another state to practice in Delaware under emergency circumstances as determined by the Board and the Secretary of State.

Author: Senator Poore