DSCYF/Provide New Luggage/Children in Foster Care
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HB 419 — DSCYF/Provide New Luggage/Children in Foster Care
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 14, 2024. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Summary
This Act requires the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families (DSCYF) to provide new luggage to children in foster care to use for the transportation of their personal belongings when entering custody, moving from one placement to another, or exiting custody, and makes clear that disposable bags and trash bags may not be used for these purposes. It requires the Department to establish and maintain an inventory of new luggage for this purpose. The Department must annually provide a report containing a current accounting of supply inventory and inventory management procedures. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
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Read HB 419 on the official Delaware source →Action History
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Signed
Sponsors
- Debra Heffernan · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Debra Heffernan Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (61)
61 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 419 do?
- This Act requires the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families (DSCYF) to provide new luggage to children in foster care to use for the transportation of their personal belongings when entering custody, moving from one placement to another, or exiting custody, and makes clear that disposable bags and trash bags may not be used for these purposes. It requires the Department to establish and maintain an inventory of new luggage for this purpose. The Department must annually provide a report containing a current accounting of supply inventory and inventory management procedures. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
- Who sponsors HB 419?
- HB 419 is sponsored by Debra Heffernan (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 419?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 14, 2024. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 419?
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