AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
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HB 64 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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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 March 09, 2017. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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10 sponsors
2 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Mothers who give birth to monoamniotic twins are often hospitalized as early as 26 weeks into the pregnancy due to the risk of complications of having twins share a single amniotic sack. Mothers who give birth to multiples of 3 or more often have the same issue of requiring extensive medical pre-natal care. As a result, the benefits provided under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are often exhausted by the time the mother and children are discharged from the hospital. This bill provides that mothers who are full time state employees may have up to six weeks of unpaid leave following the newborn(s) discharge from the hospital even if their FMLA benefits have been exhausted.
Bill Text
- Bill Text View text Current pdf
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
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Amendment SA 2 to HB 64 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
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Amendment SA 1 to HB 64 - Stricken in Senate
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Amendment SA 1 to HB 64 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (House Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House
Sponsors
- Bryan Townsend · Cosponsor
- William J. Carson · Cosponsor
- Jeffrey N. Spiegelman · Cosponsor
- David L. Wilson · Cosponsor
- John A. Kowalko · Cosponsor
- Helene M. Keeley · Cosponsor
- Deborah Hudson · Cosponsor
- Ernesto B Lopez · Primary
- Ruth Briggs King · Primary
- Valerie Longhurst · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 52 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (8)
- Bryan Townsend Democratic
- William J. Carson Democratic
- Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican
- David L. Wilson Republican
- John A. Kowalko
- Helene M. Keeley
- Deborah Hudson
- Valerie Longhurst
Not signed on (52)
52 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 52 →"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 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % 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 | — | 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 | Not Voting |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 64 do?
- Mothers who give birth to monoamniotic twins are often hospitalized as early as 26 weeks into the pregnancy due to the risk of complications of having twins share a single amniotic sack. Mothers who give birth to multiples of 3 or more often have the same issue of requiring extensive medical pre-natal care. As a result, the benefits provided under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are often exhausted by the time the mother and children are discharged from the hospital. This bill provides that mothers who are full time state employees may have up to six weeks of unpaid leave following the newborn(s) discharge from the hospital even if their FMLA benefits have been exhausted.
- Who sponsors HB 64?
- HB 64 is sponsored by Bryan Townsend (Democratic), William J. Carson (Democratic), Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), John A. Kowalko, Helene M. Keeley, Deborah Hudson, Ernesto B Lopez, Ruth Briggs King, and Valerie Longhurst.
- What is the current status of HB 64?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 09, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 64?
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