AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.

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This Act creates a presumption that parents are not liable for the care, maintenance, and support of children committed to DSCYF, or admitted to a service provided by DSCYF. The Family Court may order child support payments only if child support will not pose a barrier to parent reunification.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Apr 9, 2026
Last action: Jun 30, 2026 — Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Sponsor: Kerri Harris D
Session: 153
Momentum: 70 · High

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

70.7% Likely

Why this number

Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 61%, measured from DE's completed sessions
Momentum +4 70/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -13 102 days quiet
Cosponsors +10 7 signed on
Bipartisan support +9 7 D · 1 R
Sponsor influence base 50/100

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