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Yes: 79 • No: 0
DelawareSS 1 for SB 278153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE.
Sponsored By: Trey Paradee (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Child care help with limits for families
Effective immediately, the law puts Delaware's Purchase of Care child care assistance program into state law. Parents can apply when they need child care to get or keep a job, or train for work. Job seekers can apply for no more than 90 consecutive days over one year. Delaware's health and social services department must set rules governing eligibility and assistance amounts, alongside existing state law. Family copays must reflect household size, income, and full-day or half-day care; the law sets no specific payment amounts.
Earlier summer care approval for eligible children
For every child eligible for Purchase of Care, the state must approve a summer provider after January 1 when enrollment requires approval. Advance approval can be for enrollment only. The child must still meet the program's eligibility requirements when attending. Summer care approval covers no more than 10 hours per day during the approved period. It must be added to all existing school-year provider approvals, not replace them.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Trey Paradee
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Darius J. Brown
Democratic • Senate
Eric Buckson
Republican • Senate
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha
Democratic • House
Daniel Cruce
Democratic • Senate
Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Kerri Evelyn Harris
Democratic • House
Debra Heffernan
Democratic • House
Gerald W. Hocker
Republican • Senate
Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate
Russell Huxtable
Democratic • Senate
Kendra Johnson
Democratic • House
Kamela T Smith
Democratic • House
Larry Lambert
Democratic • House
Dave G. Lawson
Republican • Senate
S. Elizabeth Lockman
Democratic • Senate
Spiros Mantzavinos
Democratic • Senate
Eric Morrison
Democratic • House
Edward S. Osienski
Democratic • House
Brian Pettyjohn
Republican • Senate
Marie Pinkney
Democratic • Senate
Nicole Poore
Democratic • Senate
Bryant L. Richardson
Republican • Senate
Cyndie Romer
Democratic • House
Ray Seigfried
Democratic • Senate
David P. Sokola
Democratic • Senate
Laura V. Sturgeon
Democratic • Senate
Bryan Townsend
Democratic • Senate
John "Jack" Walsh
Democratic • Senate
David L. Wilson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 7/1/2026
Passed (SM required)
Yes: 19 • No: 0
House vote • 6/30/2026
Passed (SM required)
Yes: 40 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/21/2026
Passed (SM required)
Yes: 20 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor
8/17/2026GovernorPassed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
7/1/2026SenateSuspension of Rules in Senate
7/1/2026SenatePassed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
6/30/2026HouseAmendment HA 1 to SS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
6/30/2026HouseReported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 4 On Its Merits
6/23/2026HouseAssigned to Appropriations Committee in House
6/18/2026HouseReported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its Merits
6/18/2026HouseAmendment HA 1 to SS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
6/16/2026SenateAssigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
6/4/2026HousePassed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
5/21/2026SenateReported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
5/20/2026SenateAssigned to Finance Committee in Senate
5/18/2026Senatewas introduced and adopted in lieu of SB 278
5/6/2026Senate
Bill Text
Current
5/6/2026
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