Delaware 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024) Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

SB 193 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALIMONY.

Last action — Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 193, and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This substitute adds emphasis to the prohibition that interim alimony may not be awarded to a party that is convicted of a violent felony. This Act prohibits an individual from receiving alimony who is convicted of committing a violent felony, where the victim is their spouse or a child under the age of 18 of either party to the divorce or annulment proceeding. Under current Delaware law an individual can abuse their partner or child and may still be awarded interim alimony or alimony. This Act mandates that such an unjust result shall be entirely prohibited.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 193, and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 56 not signed on

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Not signed on (56)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 193 do?
This substitute adds emphasis to the prohibition that interim alimony may not be awarded to a party that is convicted of a violent felony. This Act prohibits an individual from receiving alimony who is convicted of committing a violent felony, where the victim is their spouse or a child under the age of 18 of either party to the divorce or annulment proceeding. Under current Delaware law an individual can abuse their partner or child and may still be awarded interim alimony or alimony. This Act mandates that such an unjust result shall be entirely prohibited.
Who sponsors SB 193?
SB 193 is sponsored by Shannon Morris (Republican), Richard G. Collins (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), and Peter C. Schwartzkopf.
What is the current status of SB 193?
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.
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