AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WELFARE.
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HB 371 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WELFARE.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 12, 2018. Enacted.
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Enacted
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6 sponsors
2 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This legislation makes two minor modifications to Delaware’s background check process for prospective employees and volunteers at child-serving entities. It: 1) clarifies that an employer who must first obtain a signed authorization from the prospective employee for a Child Protection Registry Check, must attach that authorization to the request for the Registry check; and 2) only those persons currently on the Child Protection Registry may impact an employer’s decision whether to hire a person who is not otherwise expressly excluded from employment.
Bill Text
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This bill clarifies the requirements for obtaining child protection registry checks and alters the consideration of individuals on the registry in employment decisions.
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§ 309
wherein the person authorizes a full release for the employer to obtain the information provided pursuant to such a check.→ wherein the person authorizes a full release for the employer to obtain the information provided pursuant to such a check; the DSCYF will process a Child Protection Registry check of the individual upon receipt of the above-mentioned statement which shall be attached to the request from the employer for the Child Protection Registry check.Requires that the signed authorization to perform a Child Protection Registry check must be attached to the request for the check.
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§ 309
the school or district shall make a determination regarding suitability for employment using the factors in paragraph (d)(3) of this section.→ the school or district shall make a determination regarding suitability for employment using the factors in paragraph (d)(3) of this section. If the individual is not prohibited from employment by subsection (d) of this section but the individual has a criminal conviction or is or has been on the Child Protection Registry, the school or district shall make a determination regarding suitability for employment using the factors in paragraph (d)(3) of this section.Clarifies that only individuals currently on the Child Protection Registry can affect hiring decisions for individuals not expressly excluded.
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 10 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
Sponsors
- Debra Heffernan · Primary
- David L. Wilson · Cosponsor
- Gerald L. Brady · Cosponsor
- Paul S. Baumbach · Cosponsor
- Bruce C. Ennis · Cosponsor
- Brian J. Bushweller · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 56 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Debra Heffernan Democratic
- Brian J. Bushweller
Co-sponsors (4)
Not signed on (56)
56 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 56 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| 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 | Not Voting |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democratic | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 371 do?
- This legislation makes two minor modifications to Delaware’s background check process for prospective employees and volunteers at child-serving entities. It: 1) clarifies that an employer who must first obtain a signed authorization from the prospective employee for a Child Protection Registry Check, must attach that authorization to the request for the Registry check; and 2) only those persons currently on the Child Protection Registry may impact an employer’s decision whether to hire a person who is not otherwise expressly excluded from employment.
- Who sponsors HB 371?
- HB 371 is sponsored by Debra Heffernan (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), Gerald L. Brady, Paul S. Baumbach, Bruce C. Ennis, and Brian J. Bushweller.
- What is the current status of HB 371?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 12, 2018. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 371?
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