Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 343
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO METHODS TO OBTAIN JURISDICTION OVER RESPONDENT IN FAMILY COURT AND THE DUTY TO SUPPORT.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act allows the Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) to serve a non-custodial parent’s summons for family court hearings by any form of mail with proof of delivery, including using the United States Postal Service or other commercial delivery services such as Federal Express (FedEx) or United Parcel Service (UPS).
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 Senate | 3/4 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Apr 21, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 23, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 17, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits - Apr 21, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate - Apr 21, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT - Apr 15, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 13 On Its Merits - Apr 9, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House