Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 447
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Daniel B. Short (Republican)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act directs the Interagency Resource Management Committee to coordinate planning, program development, and funding related to child care affordability initiatives, including voluntary cost-sharing partnerships between the State, employers, community sponsors, and families. The purpose of such programs is to expand access to affordable, licensed child care and support workforce initiatives.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 11, 2026 House | 3/4 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Sep 8, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Jun 17, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits - Jun 17, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 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 10, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits - Jun 4, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House