SB309

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Work By Inmates.

Final Passage·6/30/26

Delaware SB309 amends Title 11 to regulate the payment of inmate earnings and benefits upon discharge.

Delaware SB309 modifies Title 11 to ensure that inmates' earnings and benefits are placed into an account payable upon their discharge. The Department must deduct support payments for dependents, court costs, fines, and a share of incarceration costs from the inmate's account before any disbursement. This law aims to prioritize the repayment of debts and obligations incurred by inmates during their incarceration.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 40–0 · Jun 30
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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12
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 24

10:00 AM

Corrections

Jun 18

11:00 AM

Corrections

History

Jun 30

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

Jun 24

House

Reported Out of Committee (Corrections) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

Jun 4

House

Assigned to Corrections Committee in House