Rep. Kendra Johnson

Rep. Kendra Johnson State Representative for Delaware's 5th House District
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SB 196, which now awaits the Governor's signature, is a straightforward bill that better enables families to choose the ...
06/24/2026

SB 196, which now awaits the Governor's signature, is a straightforward bill that better enables families to choose the long-term care (LTC) facility that will best serve them.

The bill does some very simple and clear things. Specifically, it requires that:
✔️ For-profit LTC facilities disclose the current facility owner to DHSS
✔️ All LTC facilities disclose any transfer of ownership to DHSS
✔️ DHSS must publish this information to its website
✔️ All LTC facilities must publish the facility owner on their own website
✔️All LTC facilities must include in their informational brochures the website address to both the facility’s and DHSS’s websites regarding facility ownership.

The bill also creates resident notification requirements for the transfer of ownership of a LTC facility.

Knowing who owns a facility, or if there has been a change in ownership, is a very important part of making an informed decision about moving to or continuing to stay in a facility.

I’ve recently had some fantastic legislation pass through the House Health committee! With 4 days left in the 153rd Gene...
06/23/2026

I’ve recently had some fantastic legislation pass through the House Health committee! With 4 days left in the 153rd General Assembly, my hope is to see these bills pass through the House in the coming days, and make their way to the Governor’s desk for signature.

SB 313 addresses the harm caused by private equity’s entrance into our healthcare spaces. This bill places a two-year moratorium on the acquisition of any acute care hospital in Delaware by entities other than charities or not-for-profit, and permanently subjects the sale or encumbrance of primary facility real estate of a nonprofit acute care hospital to the Attorney General notice and review requirements of the Conversion Act.

SB 340 requires nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and group homes for individuals with mental illness to maintain minimum levels of liability insurance in order to operate in Delaware. Under this bill, covered facilities must carry at least $1 million per claim and $3 million in total coverage for both general liability and professional liability. The policies must also include coverage for abuse and molestation claims.

These bills create clear, straightforward protections for those seeking care in Delaware because safety is paramount. We can never afford for the wellbeing of those in our care to be an afterthought.

In 2021, passing the Clean Slate Act was a major priority of the DLBC. Anyone that knows me knows that I believe in offe...
06/22/2026

In 2021, passing the Clean Slate Act was a major priority of the DLBC. Anyone that knows me knows that I believe in offering each other grace and kindness, and during my time as Chair, I wanted to ensure we extended that same grace to those who have made serious, demonstrable efforts to reenter our society as productive contributors.

Since its passing, thanks to the work of the Office of the Governor, the State Bureau of Identification, the Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (DELJIS), the courts, and other partners, more than 64,000 eligible cases have been cleared from public-facing criminal background checks.

Implementing our vision has required agencies to coordinate data, validate eligibility, test and refine automated batches, protect against errors, and ensure that records are removed from public access while preserving lawful access for authorized criminal justice purposes where the law permits.

I want to express my gratitude to everyone who has supported this mission and contributed to its success, and especially to Rep. Franklin Cooke and Senator Darius Brown for leading the charge. A run in with our justice system should not derail someone’s future. We say the purpose of this system is rehabilitation, but in order to achieve that, we must ensure there is also a path to reintegration.

Happy Father’s Day!
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day!

Today is Juneteenth. June 19th marks the end of slavery in the United States. This day calls us to reflect on the centur...
06/19/2026

Today is Juneteenth. June 19th marks the end of slavery in the United States. This day calls us to reflect on the centuries of devastation, discrimination, and abuse faced by millions of Black Americans.

As we continue to work toward a future that truly offers each individual equality, liberty, and justice, we must never fail to reflect on what it took for us to get here.

Thank you to everyone who came out to last week's Town Hall hosted by Councilman David Tackett, Rep. Kam Smith, NCC Pres...
06/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to last week's Town Hall hosted by Councilman David Tackett, Rep. Kam Smith, NCC President Williams-Johns, and myself! Please stay tuned for the next opportunity to engage with and hear from your local elected officials, state departments, and advocacy organizations.

I also want to thank the New Castle County Department of Land Use, Delaware Department of Labor, and Easterseals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore for being so willing to be a part of this! Your support helps ensure we can keep our constituents properly informed.

I’m incredibly grateful to be named a 2026 Elected Women of Excellence Award recipient by the National Foundation for Wo...
06/18/2026

I’m incredibly grateful to be named a 2026 Elected Women of Excellence Award recipient by the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL).

This honor belongs to the community I’m proud to serve and to the many mentors, colleagues, and supporters who make this work possible every day.

It’s a privilege to stand alongside so many inspiring women leaders across the country.

The House officially passed HB 418. Thank you to my colleagues and DOJ for your support in this important measure and en...
06/13/2026

The House officially passed HB 418. Thank you to my colleagues and DOJ for your support in this important measure and ensuring public safety remains a top priority in our state.

June is National Homeownership Month!Delaware is home to over 286,000 owner-occupied housing units, yet we still face th...
06/11/2026

June is National Homeownership Month!

Delaware is home to over 286,000 owner-occupied housing units, yet we still face the serious issue of affordability. Limited housing inventory and rising costs are only some of the things that contribute to the crisis we face, yet they perfectly underscore the importance of programs and partnerships that help Delawareans achieve and sustain homeownership.

To date, in 2026, the Delaware State Housing Authority has served 303 families, providing more than $93.3 million in first-mortgage production and over $2.1 million in down payment assistance. And while we celebrate these successes, we must also acknowledge the challenges ahead. Recent reports have ranked Delaware among the states with the highest foreclosure rates in the nation.

As we recognize National Homeownership Month, let us recommit ourselves not only to expanding access to homeownership, but also to actually addressing affordability challenges, preventing foreclosures, and preserving the stability that homeownership brings to families and communities across Delaware.

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