HB 45 is sponsored by John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Cyndie Romer (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), William Bush (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Paul S. Baumbach, Ruth Briggs King, Sarah McBride, and Peter C. Schwartzkopf.

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Delaware 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024) Status: Enacted 10 D cosponsors

HB 45 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING.

Last action May 12, 2023 — Signed by Governor

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2023. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
14 sponsors

14 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This Act amends Chapter 30A of Title 14 to clarify that screening will not be conducted if a parent declines developmental screening or notifies the licensee that the child is already receiving early intervention services or special education and related services. It further clarifies that the child care provider will conduct the screening where the parent or guardian fails to do so only upon receipt of parental consent. Because this section of the code has a version that is effective until July 1, 2024, and a version that is effective thereafter, the change appears in both versions to make clear that it is intended to change the pre and post-July 1, 2024 versions.

Bill Text

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Action History

May 12, 2023
Signed by Governor
April 26, 2023
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
March 15, 2023
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
March 07, 2023
Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
March 07, 2023
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
January 18, 2023
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 6 Favorable, 10 On Its Merits
January 11, 2023
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

Sponsorship breakdown

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14 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on

Sponsors (14)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (48)

48 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

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April 26, 2023

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	13	0	0	0
Republican	6	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	0
Total	21	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (21)

Member	Party	Vote
Kyle Evans Gay	—	Yea
Sarah McBride	—	Yea
Bryan Townsend	Democratic	Yea
Darius J. Brown	Democratic	Yea
David P. Sokola	Democratic	Yea
John "Jack" Walsh	Democratic	Yea
Kyra L. Hoffner	Democratic	Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon	Democratic	Yea
Marie Pinkney	Democratic	Yea
Nicole Poore	Democratic	Yea
Russell Huxtable	Democratic	Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman	Democratic	Yea
Spiros Mantzavinos	Democratic	Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen	Democratic	Yea
Trey Paradee	Democratic	Yea
Brian Pettyjohn	Republican	Yea
Bryant L. Richardson	Republican	Yea
Dave G. Lawson	Republican	Yea
David L. Wilson	Republican	Yea
Eric Buckson	Republican	Yea
Gerald W. Hocker	Republican	Yea

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SM

March 07, 2023

Passed 41 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	8	0	0	0
Democratic	20	0	0	0
Republican	13	0	0	0
Total	41	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (41)

Member	Party	Vote
Michael Ramone	—	Yea
Paul S. Baumbach	—	Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf	—	Yea
Ruth Briggs King	—	Yea
Sean Matthews	—	Yea
Sherry Dorsey Walker	—	Yea
Stell Parker Selby	—	Yea
Valerie Longhurst	—	Yea
Cyndie Romer	Democratic	Yea
DeShanna U Neal	Democratic	Yea
Debra Heffernan	Democratic	Yea
Edward S. Osienski	Democratic	Yea
Eric Morrison	Democratic	Yea
Franklin D. Cooke	Democratic	Yea
Kendra Johnson	Democratic	Yea
Kerri Evelyn Harris	Democratic	Yea
Kimberly Williams	Democratic	Yea
Krista Griffith	Democratic	Yea
Larry Lambert	Democratic	Yea
Madinah Wilson-Anton	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown	Democratic	Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha	Democratic	Yea
Sean M. Lynn	Democratic	Yea
Sherae'a Moore	Democratic	Yea
Sophie Phillips	Democratic	Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden	Democratic	Yea
William Bush	Democratic	Yea
William J. Carson	Democratic	Yea
Bryan W. Shupe	Republican	Yea
Charles S Postles Jr.	Republican	Yea
Daniel B. Short	Republican	Yea
Jeff Hilovsky	Republican	Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman	Republican	Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende	Republican	Yea
Kevin S Hensley	Republican	Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick	Republican	Yea
Michael F. Smith	Republican	Yea
Richard G. Collins	Republican	Yea
Ronald E. Gray	Republican	Yea
Shannon Morris	Republican	Yea
Timothy D. Dukes	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

education

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 45 do?: This Act amends Chapter 30A of Title 14 to clarify that screening will not be conducted if a parent declines developmental screening or notifies the licensee that the child is already receiving early intervention services or special education and related services. It further clarifies that the child care provider will conduct the screening where the parent or guardian fails to do so only upon receipt of parental consent. Because this section of the code has a version that is effective until July 1, 2024, and a version that is effective thereafter, the change appears in both versions to make clear that it is intended to change the pre and post-July 1, 2024 versions.
Who sponsors HB 45?: HB 45 is sponsored by John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Cyndie Romer (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), William Bush (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Paul S. Baumbach, Ruth Briggs King, Sarah McBride, and Peter C. Schwartzkopf.
What is the current status of HB 45?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2023. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB 45
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024)
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 11, 2023
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: John "Jack" Walsh

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