Delaware 150th General Assembly (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 157 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF MARITAL PROPERTY.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

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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 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 addresses the inequity that may occur when Family Court is asked to divide a non-covered pension by requiring the court to consider the ability or inability of the parties to earn Social Security and other factors which the parties may present relevant to the equitable distribution.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 57 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (57)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 157 do?
This bill addresses the inequity that may occur when Family Court is asked to divide a non-covered pension by requiring the court to consider the ability or inability of the parties to earn Social Security and other factors which the parties may present relevant to the equitable distribution.
Who sponsors HB 157?
HB 157 is sponsored by Kevin S Hensley (Republican), Trey Paradee, Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Gerald L. Brady, and Stephen Smyk.
What is the current status of HB 157?
This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). 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 157?
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