Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

HB 459 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT LIENS ON INSURANCE CLAIM PAYMENTS.

Last action — Amendment HA 1 to HB 459 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

Summary

This Act requires insurers to check if an individual owes child support arrears before making a payment to the individual and permits the Division of Child Support Services to attach a lien to an insurance payment awarded pursuant to a settlement or award. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Amendment HA 1 to HB 459 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  2. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 2 Favorable, 10 On Its Merits

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

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 53 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (53)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 459 do?
This Act requires insurers to check if an individual owes child support arrears before making a payment to the individual and permits the Division of Child Support Services to attach a lien to an insurance payment awarded pursuant to a settlement or award. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Who sponsors HB 459?
HB 459 is sponsored by Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Ronald E. Gray (Republican), Daniel B. Short (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Stephen Smyk, Harvey R. Kenton, Valerie Longhurst, and Ernesto B Lopez.
What is the current status of HB 459?
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 HB 459?
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