Delaware 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 216 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 10, 13, 16 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF FAMILY COURT CUSTODY ORDERS.

Last action — Not Worked in Committee

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Act requires police officers to enter private property to enforce custody orders when a court order requires them to do so.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Not Worked in Committee

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (60)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 216 do?
This Act requires police officers to enter private property to enforce custody orders when a court order requires them to do so.
Who sponsors HB 216?
HB 216 is sponsored by Peter C. Schwartzkopf and Sean M. Lynn (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 216?
This bill died with 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024). 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 216?
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