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DE HB 419
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE.
In brief
DE HB 419 is a state bill in DE: “AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE.” It was introduced on May 13, 2026 in the House, during the 153 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: enacted. The latest action we have (Aug 17, 2026) reads: “Signed by Governor”. Its sponsors are Krista Griffith (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Daniel Cruce (Democratic), S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), with 18 cosponsors. CSWH lists it under the cause Universal childcare. The facts here come from State legislature (legis.delaware.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- Enacted
- Latest action
- Aug 17, 2026: Signed by Governor
- Sponsors
- Krista Griffith (Democratic)
- Debra Heffernan (Democratic)
- Kimberly Williams (Democratic)
- Daniel Cruce (Democratic)
- S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic)
- Alonna Berry (Democratic), cosponsor
- Mara Gorman (Democratic), cosponsor
- Jeff Hilovsky (Republican), cosponsor
- Kendra Johnson (Democratic), cosponsor
- Eric Morrison (Democratic), cosponsor
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic), cosponsor
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), cosponsor
- Started in
- House
- Introduced
- May 13, 2026
- Session
- 153
Our summary: Delaware HB 419, an act to amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code relating to eligibility for child care assistance, was signed by the governor on 2026-08-17. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143286
- Open States: openstates.org/de/bills/153/HB419/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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