Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 10 D · 5 R cosponsors

HB 447 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE.

Last action — Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 16 sponsors

    16 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill coordinates child care affordability initiatives in Delaware.

This Act establishes a framework for planning and funding programs to make child care more affordable in Delaware. It promotes partnerships among the state, employers, community sponsors, and families to expand access to licensed child care.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This can help workers by providing better child care solutions, aiding work-life balance.
  • Families: This means families may see improved access to affordable child care options.

Summary

This Act directs the Interagency Resource Management Committee to coordinate planning, program development, and funding related to child care affordability initiatives, including voluntary cost-sharing partnerships between the State, employers, community sponsors, and families. The purpose of such programs is to expand access to affordable, licensed child care and support workforce initiatives.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

  2. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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16 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 46 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (16)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (46)

46 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

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Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 15000
Republican 5001
Total 20001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Yea
Daniel Cruce Democratic Yea
Darius J. Brown Democratic Yea
David P. Sokola Democratic Yea
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Yea
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Yea
Marie Pinkney Democratic Yea
Nicole Poore Democratic Yea
Ray Seigfried Democratic Yea
Russell Huxtable Democratic Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Yea
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Yea
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
Brian Pettyjohn Republican Yea
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Not Voting
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Eric Buckson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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3/4

Passed 38 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 27000
Republican 11102
Total 38102
% of votes cast 93%2%0%5%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Alonna Berry Democratic Yea
Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic Yea
Cyndie Romer Democratic Yea
DeShanna U Neal Democratic Yea
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Eric Morrison Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
Franklin D. Cooke Democratic Yea
Josue O Ortega Democratic Yea
Kamela T Smith Democratic Yea
Kendra Johnson Democratic Yea
Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Yea
Krista Griffith Democratic Yea
Larry Lambert Democratic Yea
Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic Yea
Mara Gorman Democratic Yea
Melanie Ross Levin Democratic Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown Democratic Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic Yea
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Yea
Sherae'a Moore Democratic Yea
Sophie Phillips Democratic Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Yea
William Bush Democratic Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Yea
Bryan W. Shupe Republican Yea
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Yea
Daniel B. Short Republican Yea
Jeff Hilovsky Republican Nay
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende Republican Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Not Voting
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Yea
Michael F. Smith Republican Yea
Richard G. Collins Republican Yea
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Shannon Morris Republican Not Voting
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea
Valerie Jones Giltner Republican Yea

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 447 do?
This Act directs the Interagency Resource Management Committee to coordinate planning, program development, and funding related to child care affordability initiatives, including voluntary cost-sharing partnerships between the State, employers, community sponsors, and families. The purpose of such programs is to expand access to affordable, licensed child care and support workforce initiatives.
Who sponsors HB 447?
HB 447 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, David L. Wilson (Republican), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Cyndie Romer (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Josue O Ortega (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), and Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 447?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 447?
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