2023-2024 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

HB419: An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To New Luggage For Children In The Custody Of The Department Of Services For Children, Youth, And Their Families.

Legislative Summary

This Act requires the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families (DSCYF) to provide new luggage to children in foster care to use for the transportation of their personal belongings when entering custody, moving from one placement to another, or exiting custody, and makes clear that disposable bags and trash bags may not be used for these purposes. It requires the Department to establish and maintain an inventory of new luggage for this purpose. The Department must annually provide a report containing a current accounting of supply inventory and inventory management procedures.

Bill History

5/23/2024
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
6/12/2024
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 1 Favorable, 10 On Its Merits
6/18/2024
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
6/18/2024
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
6/26/2024
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
6/30/2024
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
10/9/2024
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
6/18/2024
39
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
2
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Passed(10/9/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sine DiePrior Session

Documents

Draft
Bill Text1/1/197016.9 KB