Delaware 152nd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 193 — Alimony/Prohibit/Receiving/Violent Felony/Spouse/Child

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 152nd General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This act prohibits an individual from receiving alimony who is convicted of committing a violent felony, where the victim is their spouse or a child under the age of 18 of either party to the divorce or annulment proceeding. Under current Delaware law, an individual can engage in acts of abuse towards their partner or child and may nonetheless be awarded interim alimony or alimony pursuant to Delaware law. This Act mandates that such an unjust result shall be unequivocally prohibited.

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Action History

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 193 do?
This act prohibits an individual from receiving alimony who is convicted of committing a violent felony, where the victim is their spouse or a child under the age of 18 of either party to the divorce or annulment proceeding. Under current Delaware law, an individual can engage in acts of abuse towards their partner or child and may nonetheless be awarded interim alimony or alimony pursuant to Delaware law. This Act mandates that such an unjust result shall be unequivocally prohibited.
Who sponsors SB 193?
SB 193 is sponsored by Dave G. Lawson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 193?
This bill died with 152nd General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 193?
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