SB123

An Act To Amend Title 12 And Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Inheritance Rights Of Issue And Posthumous Children

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Delaware SB123 amends inheritance laws to clarify the rights of adopted and posthumous children.

Delaware SB123 amends Title 12 and Title 13 of the Delaware Code to clarify inheritance rights. It redefines "issue" to include legally adopted children as children and issue of the adopting person. The bill also specifies that posthumous children born alive are considered living at the time of their parent's death. Additionally, it repeals provisions that distinguished between legitimate and illegitimate children in inheritance matters, ensuring equal treatment for all children.

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Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

History

Aug 21, 2025

Signed by Governor

Jun 30, 2025

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

Jun 26, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 8 On Its Merits