Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 387
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES TO INCREASE ELIGIBILITY THRESHOLDS OVER FIVE YEARS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Ronald E. Gray (Republican)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Jeff Hilovsky (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act temporarily addresses Delaware's childcare crisis by gradually increasing Purchase of Care eligibility from 200% to 275% FPL over 5 years starting July 1, 2026, reducing benefit cliffs and supporting moderate-income families. It includes a sunset clause expiring June 30, 2031, to allow evaluation and ensure fiscal sustainability, with annual reporting on impacts.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 19, 2026 · House
Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House - May 14, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 2 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits - May 7, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 387 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Apr 30, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House