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House Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee Meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026·20m·▶ Watch / Listen

The House Sunset Committee advanced HB 191, which bars non-human entities including AI systems from holding medical licenses or using protected clinical titles in Delaware. All testimony was in support; the bill was released from committee without opposition.

Key Actions

·HB 191 – AI and Non-Human Entities in Medical LicensingPassed

Notable Quotes

“The bill does not ban AI in healthcare. It does not limit innovation research or responsible clinical decision support tools. It simply draws an important boundary so patients always know who is providing their care and who is accountable for it.”

Representative Romer — Romer was addressing concerns that HB 191 might restrict the use of AI tools in healthcare settings, clarifying the bill's limited scope.

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Votes

Motion to release HB 191 from committeePassed
Yes (4)Representative Romer, Representative Ortega, Representative Rossin, Representative Collins (stated 'Begrudgingly. Yes.')
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Are these supposed to be green? Okay, there it is. Thank you and welcome everybody to the very first committee meeting of the new session. So members, please be aware that there are microphones at your desk that will pick up conversations easily. The mics are connected to a live stream so that the public may watch the proceedings. The House Sunset Committee meeting is called to order. In accordance with the rules, members of the public are able to participate either in person or virtually through a zoom webinar. The public can participate virtually by registering through the meeting link posted on the General Assembly's website. Instructions for providing public comment are available on the website under this committee meeting's notice and will be shared during the public comment portion of the hearing. Written comments may be submitted to House Committee commentdelaware.gov and any comments received within 24 hours after the hearing will be included in the public record. Members of the public physically present for the meeting may sign up on the speaker list for the bill they would like to speak on. Please note that any votes that may be taken shall be done by roll call…
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