2023-2024 Regular Session • Delaware Legislature
HB86: An Act To Amend Titles 13 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Representation Of Indigent Persons In Civil Proceedings.
Legislative Summary
This Act establishes a right to counsel for indigent parents in DSCYF custody proceedings. Parent representation will primarily be provided by a legal services entity contracted with the Family Court, but may also be provided by the Office of Defense Services or a private attorney appointed by the Court.
Bill History
3/17/2023
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
3/29/2023
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 5 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
3/30/2023
Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
5/22/2024
Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 6 On Its Merits
6/11/2024
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
6/11/2024
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
6/18/2024
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
6/18/2024
Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
6/26/2024
Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
6/30/2024
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
10/25/2024
Signed by Governor
Roll Call Votes
Senate Third Reading
6/30/2024
21
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Third Reading
6/11/2024
39
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
2
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(10/25/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sine DiePrior Session
Sponsors
Democrat: 14
Primary Sponsor
Krista Griffith
Democrat