Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HJR 11
DIRECTING THE JUDICIARY TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND POVERTY ELIMINATION (HOPE) COURT PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STATE AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Adopted
Sponsors
- Sarah McBride
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Alonna Berry (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This House Joint Resolution directs the Judiciary to establish a Working Group to explore the feasibility of establishing a Housing Opportunity and Poverty Elimination (HOPE) Court Program in partnership with State agencies and community organizations and to provide recommendations for statewide implementation.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 9, 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: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate - Jun 9, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENT - May 20, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits - May 12, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House