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DelawareHB 303153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11, TITLE 19, AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO JUVENILE PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICERS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE DIVISION OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Sponsored By: Krista Griffith (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Juvenile officers and supervisors gain pension recognition

All juvenile probation and parole officers and their supervisors in Delaware's children's department now count as specified peace officers. This replaces earlier unit-specific and senior-officer categories. The law also adds children's department employees to a pension route requiring 25 credited years, regardless of age. That route requires 20 credited years as a correction officer or specified peace officer. Other listed pension routes remain: 5 credited years at age 62; 15 at age 60; 30 years; or 25 regardless of age. The separate 911-operator route requires 25 credited years as a 911 operator, regardless of age.

Juvenile officers gain protections and activity limits

Delaware's children's department juvenile probation and parole officers gain state-law protections during investigations. They also become subject to the same chapter's political-activity limits. They count as police officers under the state's police and firefighter employment-relations law. Existing exclusions remain, including certain agency leaders, top-ranking officers, and positions outside bargaining units.

Juvenile officers must wear body cameras

Delaware juvenile probation and parole officers must wear body cameras while on duty in roles likely to involve public contact. Camera use must follow applicable state regulations. The requirement supports oversight of officers' interactions with the public.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Alonna Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

  • John "Jack" Walsh

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 55 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/17/2026

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 4/23/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/24/2026Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/17/2026Senate

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

    5/13/2026Senate

  4. Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate

    4/23/2026Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 34 YES 7 ABSENT

    4/23/2026House

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 9 On Its Merits

    3/25/2026House

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

    3/5/2026House

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