Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted 3 D cosponsors

HB 337 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.

Last action — Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 13, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    3 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This Act prohibits marriage of individuals under 18 years of age.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 23 YES 11 NO 6 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its Merits

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 57 not signed on · 11 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (57)

57 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

SM

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12000
Democratic 5000
Republican 4000
Total 21000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Delcollo — Yea
Brian J. Bushweller — Yea
Bruce C. Ennis — Yea
Catherine Cloutier — Yea
Colin Bonini — Yea
David B. McBride — Yea
Ernesto B Lopez — Yea
F. Gary Simpson — Yea
Gregory F. Lavelle — Yea
Harris B. McDowell — Yea
Margaret Rose Henry — Yea
Robert Marshall — Yea
Bryan Townsend Democratic Yea
David P. Sokola Democratic Yea
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Yea
Nicole Poore Democratic Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Yea
Brian Pettyjohn Republican Yea
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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SM

Passed 23 Yea · 11 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 16504
Democratic 7000
Republican 0603
Total 231107
% of votes cast 56%27%0%17%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Andria L. Bennett — Yea
Bryon H. Short — Yea
Charles Potter Jr. — Yea
David Bentz — Yea
Deborah Hudson — Not Voting
Earl G. Jaques Jr. — Yea
Gerald L. Brady — Not Voting
Harvey R. Kenton — Nay
Helene M. Keeley — Yea
James Johnson — Yea
John A. Kowalko — Yea
John J. Viola — Yea
John L. Mitchell — Yea
Joseph E. Miro — Nay
Melanie George Smith — Yea
Michael Mulrooney — Yea
Michael Ramone — Not Voting
Paul S. Baumbach — Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf — Not Voting
Quinton Johnson — Yea
Ruth Briggs King — Nay
Sean Matthews — Yea
Stephen Smyk — Nay
Valerie Longhurst — Yea
William R. Outten — Nay
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Yea
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Yea
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Yea
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Nay
Daniel B. Short Republican Nay
David L. Wilson Republican Nay
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Not Voting
Kevin S Hensley Republican Nay
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Nay
Richard G. Collins Republican Nay
Ronald E. Gray Republican Not Voting
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 337 do?
This Act prohibits marriage of individuals under 18 years of age.
Who sponsors HB 337?
HB 337 is sponsored by Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Paul S. Baumbach, and Anthony Delcollo.
What is the current status of HB 337?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 13, 2018. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 337?
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