Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 419
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Krista Griffith (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act provides that a child is automatically eligible for Purchase of Care upon placement in foster care.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 11, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Aug 17, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 17, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 Favorable - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate - Jun 11, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT - Jun 11, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 419 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Jun 4, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 419 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - May 20, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 5 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits - May 13, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House