Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 434 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS.

Last action — Judiciary

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill establishes a presumption for equal parenting time in custody cases under certain conditions.

This Act proposes that courts should generally provide equal parenting time if parents live close to the child's daycare or school. This arrangement can change if a parent fails to meet the child's health or educational needs.

Summary

This Act creates a rebuttable presumption that the Court shall order equal parenting time if the parties live within 25 miles of the child’s daycare or school. Equal parenting time may be amended if it is determined a parent is not tending to the child’s health or educational needs.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (61)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 434 do?
This Act creates a rebuttable presumption that the Court shall order equal parenting time if the parties live within 25 miles of the child’s daycare or school. Equal parenting time may be amended if it is determined a parent is not tending to the child’s health or educational needs.
Who sponsors HB 434?
HB 434 is sponsored by Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 434?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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