HB 75 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION OF DELAWARE.
Last action — Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
This Act clarifies that the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) has exclusive jurisdiction over a juvenile's care, custody, and control for any juvenile until at least their 18th birthday. Further, this Act stipulates that juveniles found guilty and sentenced to a Superior Court offense shall remain in the custody, care, and control of DSCYF until they turn 18. Youth with Superior Court terms of confinement which extend beyond their 18th birthday shall be transferred to the custody of the Department of Correction for the remainder of their sentence after they turn 18. This Act also clarifies that Family Court is permitted to retain jurisdiction in some cases and Family Court may require DSCYF to provide services and supervision for non-incarcerated persons aged 18-21. Finally, the Act allows individuals charged in in Family Court before they turn 18 to be held by DSCYF until they turn 19.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits
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Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 75, and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Sponsors
- Stephanie T. Bolden · Primary
- S. Elizabeth Lockman · Primary
- Darius J. Brown · Cosponsor
- Nicole Poore · Cosponsor
- Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha · Cosponsor
- Franklin D. Cooke · Cosponsor
- Debra Heffernan · Cosponsor
- Kendra Johnson · Cosponsor
- Melissa Minor-Brown · Cosponsor
- Sherry Dorsey Walker · Cosponsor
- Earl G. Jaques Jr. · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 51 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic
- S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic
Co-sponsors (9)
- Darius J. Brown Democratic
- Nicole Poore Democratic
- Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic
- Franklin D. Cooke Democratic
- Debra Heffernan Democratic
- Kendra Johnson Democratic
- Melissa Minor-Brown Democratic
- Sherry Dorsey Walker
- Earl G. Jaques Jr.
Not signed on (51)
51 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 51 →"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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 75 do?
- This Act clarifies that the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) has exclusive jurisdiction over a juvenile's care, custody, and control for any juvenile until at least their 18th birthday. Further, this Act stipulates that juveniles found guilty and sentenced to a Superior Court offense shall remain in the custody, care, and control of DSCYF until they turn 18. Youth with Superior Court terms of confinement which extend beyond their 18th birthday shall be transferred to the custody of the Department of Correction for the remainder of their sentence after they turn 18. This Act also clarifies that Family Court is permitted to retain jurisdiction in some cases and Family Court may require DSCYF to provide services and supervision for non-incarcerated persons aged 18-21. Finally, the Act allows individuals charged in in Family Court before they turn 18 to be held by DSCYF until they turn 19.
- Who sponsors HB 75?
- HB 75 is sponsored by Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic), S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), Darius J. Brown (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha (Democratic), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Sherry Dorsey Walker, and Earl G. Jaques Jr..
- What is the current status of HB 75?
- 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 75?
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