HB122

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family Court's Criminal Jurisdiction.

Final Passage·6/23/26
Draft Text

Delaware HB122 amends Title 10 of the Delaware Code to redefine Family Court's criminal jurisdiction.

Delaware HB122 amends Title 10 of the Delaware Code to redefine Family Court's criminal jurisdiction. It specifies offenses under Family Court's exclusive original jurisdiction, including ill treatment, abuse, abandonment, contributing to the delinquency of a child, and misdemeanors committed against a child. It also outlines concurrent jurisdiction with other courts for certain offenses, such as intra-family offenses, curfew violations, and violations of protective orders.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 21–0 · Jun 23
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 6

2:00 PM

Judiciary

May 7, 2025

10:30 AM

Judiciary

History

Jun 23

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

May 6

Senate

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

Mar 24

House

Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT