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DelawareHB 121153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE LICENSING.

Sponsored By: Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Licensing limits for other care settings

Beginning 60 days after enactment, only the early education program within a state-owned and controlled entity needs a child care license. That program must meet Office of Child Care Licensing requirements. The law also excludes certain foster or adoptive homes placed by a state-licensed child placing agency from child care licensing. Maternity wards in general hospitals remain exempt.

Military child care licensing exemption and oversight

Beginning 60 days after enactment, qualifying military family child care homes, including large family homes, are exempt from Delaware licensing. They must serve only dependent children eligible for Department of Defense-subsidized care. Homes must be on a military base or federal property, or certified by a Defense Department branch or Coast Guard. The Defense Department, Coast Guard, or their agents must approve or determine which children these homes serve.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Eric Buckson

    Republican • Senate

  • Richard G. Collins

    Republican • House

  • Franklin D. Cooke

    Democratic • House

  • Jeff Hilovsky

    Republican • House

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Josue O Ortega

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

  • Lyndon D. Yearick

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 59 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/10/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 38 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/23/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/30/2025Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

    6/18/2025Senate

  4. Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

    6/10/2025Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT

    6/10/2025House

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 1 Favorable, 12 On Its Merits

    5/21/2025House

  7. Not Worked in Committee

    5/7/2025House

  8. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

    4/16/2025House

Bill Text

  • Current

    4/16/2025

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