Delaware 150th General Assembly (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

HB 82 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY.

Last action — Stricken 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The bills eliminates the requirement that an institution provide notary services to parents of new born children for the purpose of executing an acknowledgment of paternity. This bill also eliminates the requirement that an acknowledgment of paternity be notarized and that it only be witnessed by someone who is not a parent or relative of either parent.

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Action History

  1. Stricken in House

  2. Laid On Table in House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 8 On Its Merits

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

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 55 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (55)

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 82 do?
The bills eliminates the requirement that an institution provide notary services to parents of new born children for the purpose of executing an acknowledgment of paternity. This bill also eliminates the requirement that an acknowledgment of paternity be notarized and that it only be witnessed by someone who is not a parent or relative of either parent.
Who sponsors HB 82?
HB 82 is sponsored by Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Paul S. Baumbach, and David Bentz.
What is the current status of HB 82?
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 82?
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