Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 256 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD-SERVING ENTITIES.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill adds "youth sports organizations" to the enumerated list of "child servicing entity" that requires background checks to be completed for those that are involved within the organizations. The bill seeks to further protect one of our most vulnerable populations to ensure that we have additional protections in place when it comes to our youth.

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Action History

  1. Introduced and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate

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4 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 56 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (56)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 256 do?
This bill adds "youth sports organizations" to the enumerated list of "child servicing entity" that requires background checks to be completed for those that are involved within the organizations. The bill seeks to further protect one of our most vulnerable populations to ensure that we have additional protections in place when it comes to our youth.
Who sponsors SB 256?
SB 256 is sponsored by Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), David P. Sokola (Democratic), William J. Carson (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Valerie Longhurst, and Ruth Briggs King.
What is the current status of SB 256?
This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 256?
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