Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 443
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR VOLUNTEERS IN EDUCATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Kimberly Williams (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act provides clarification that all individuals currently or prospectively serving as mentors to one or more students through a mentoring program under the Department of Education must submit to state and federal criminal background checks, and that they are subject to continued criminal record monitoring for 1 year.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| 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
- Jul 23, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Jun 25, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 7 On Its Merits - Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Re-Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate - Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Education Committee in Senate - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES - Jun 17, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 10 On Its Merits - May 21, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House