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HB 387 Reported from Committee

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES TO INCREASE ELIGIBILITY THRESHOLDS OVER FIVE YEARS.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

This Act temporarily addresses Delaware's childcare crisis by gradually increasing Purchase of Care eligibility from 200% to 275% FPL over 5 years starting July 1, 2026, reducing benefit cliffs and supporting moderate-income families. It includes a sunset clause expiring June 30, 2031, to allow evaluation and ensure fiscal sustainability, with annual reporting on impacts.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
Last action
May 19, 2026 — Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
Sponsor
Brian Pettyjohn R
Session
153
Momentum
58 · Moderate