Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 154 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 12 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CREDITORS' CLAIMS AGAINST DECEDENTS' ESTATES.

Last action — Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 02, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    6 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Currently, claims that arise at the death of the decedent are treated the same as claims that arise after the decedent's death. This bill changes how claims that arise at the time of decedent's death are treated by including them in the same class of claims that arise during the decedent's lifetime. By making this change, claims that arise at the death of the decedent would need to be based upon the conduct of the decedent rather than the conduct of the personal representative who, at the time of decedent's death, has not yet been appointed.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business & Insurance) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 33 YES 8 ABSENT

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce) in House with 8 On Its Merits

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House

Sponsors

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6 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 50 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (50)

50 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

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Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10002
Democratic 5000
Republican 4000
Total 19002
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Delcollo — Yea
Brian J. Bushweller — Yea
Bruce C. Ennis — Yea
Catherine Cloutier — Not Voting
Colin Bonini — Not Voting
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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Passed 33 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 20005
Democratic 5002
Republican 8001
Total 33008
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
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 — Yea
Harvey R. Kenton — Yea
Helene M. Keeley — Yea
James Johnson — Yea
John A. Kowalko — Yea
John J. Viola — Yea
John L. Mitchell — Yea
Joseph E. Miro — Yea
Melanie George Smith — Yea
Michael Mulrooney — Yea
Michael Ramone — Yea
Paul S. Baumbach — Not Voting
Peter C. Schwartzkopf — Not Voting
Quinton Johnson — Yea
Ruth Briggs King — Yea
Sean Matthews — Not Voting
Stephen Smyk — Yea
Valerie Longhurst — Not Voting
William R. Outten — Yea
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Yea
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Not Voting
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Not Voting
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Yea
Daniel B. Short Republican Not Voting
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Yea
Richard G. Collins Republican Yea
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 154 do?
Currently, claims that arise at the death of the decedent are treated the same as claims that arise after the decedent's death. This bill changes how claims that arise at the time of decedent's death are treated by including them in the same class of claims that arise during the decedent's lifetime. By making this change, claims that arise at the death of the decedent would need to be based upon the conduct of the decedent rather than the conduct of the personal representative who, at the time of decedent's death, has not yet been appointed.
Who sponsors HB 154?
HB 154 is sponsored by Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Michael Ramone, Helene M. Keeley, Anthony Delcollo, Melanie George Smith, and Brian J. Bushweller.
What is the current status of HB 154?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 02, 2017. Enacted.
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