HB281

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Abuse By A Person In A Position Of Trust, Authority, Or Supervision.

Introduced·1/27/26
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Delaware HB281 amends the Delaware Code to redefine and classify child abuse by persons in positions of trust, authority, or supervision.

Delaware HB281 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to redefine and classify child abuse by persons in positions of trust, authority, or supervision. The bill specifies different felony classifications for various forms of child abuse, including causing serious physical injury, causing physical injury under certain conditions, and acting in a manner injurious to a child's welfare. It also clarifies that ignorance of the child's age or disability is not a defense.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 27

House

Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House