HB 86 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 13 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REPRESENTATION OF INDIGENT PERSONS IN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 17, 2023. Enacted.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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14 sponsors
14 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
This Act establishes a right to counsel for indigent parents in DSCYF custody proceedings. Parent representation will primarily be provided by a legal services entity contracted with the Family Court, but may also be provided by the Office of Defense Services or a private attorney appointed by the Court.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
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Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 6 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
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Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 5 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Sponsors
- Paul S. Baumbach · Primary
- David P. Sokola · Primary
- Russell Huxtable · Primary
- Madinah Wilson-Anton · Primary
- Cyndie Romer · Primary
- David L. Wilson · Primary
- Eric Morrison · Primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos · Primary
- Franklin D. Cooke · Primary
- Kendra Johnson · Primary
- Krista Griffith · Primary
- Sherry Dorsey Walker · Primary
- Sarah McBride · Primary
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →14 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on
Sponsors (14)
- Paul S. Baumbach
- David P. Sokola Democratic
- Russell Huxtable Democratic
- Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic
- Cyndie Romer Democratic
- David L. Wilson Republican
- Eric Morrison Democratic
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic
- Franklin D. Cooke Democratic
- Kendra Johnson Democratic
- Krista Griffith Democratic
- Sherry Dorsey Walker
- Sarah McBride
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (48)
48 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 48 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 86 do?
- This Act establishes a right to counsel for indigent parents in DSCYF custody proceedings. Parent representation will primarily be provided by a legal services entity contracted with the Family Court, but may also be provided by the Office of Defense Services or a private attorney appointed by the Court.
- Who sponsors HB 86?
- HB 86 is sponsored by Paul S. Baumbach, David P. Sokola (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic), Cyndie Romer (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Krista Griffith (Democratic), Sherry Dorsey Walker, Sarah McBride, and Peter C. Schwartzkopf.
- What is the current status of HB 86?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 17, 2023. Enacted.
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