Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 358
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STUDENT ELOPEMENT FROM SCHOOL.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Debra Heffernan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act provides guidelines for Delaware schools in addressing elopement of students. This Act requires schools to notify the eloping student’s parent or guardian the same day as the elopement incident. All schools must develop policies and procedures to implement the requirements of this Act.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 House | 3/4 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits - Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Education Committee in Senate - Jun 11, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT - Jun 9, 2026 · House
was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 358