Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 438
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SERVICE LETTERS, CHILD-CARE FACILITIES, AND HEALTH-CARE FACILITIES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act adds the definition of child-serving entity for the purpose of requiring a service letter verification from any child-serving entity where an employee may have worked. “Child-serving entity” is already defined in § 309 of Title 31 and includes DSCYF, residential child-care facilities, public and private schools, youth camps, summer schools, and other entities. If a previous employer fails to respond to a service letter, this Act also requires that the prospective employee report the failure to respond to the DOL.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 18, 2026 House | 3/4 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Aug 31, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits - Jun 19, 2026 · Senate
Re-Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate - Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Labor Committee in Senate - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES - Jun 17, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits - Jun 11, 2026 · House
Re-Assigned to Administration Committee in House - May 21, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in House