Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB122: Family Court/Criminal Jurisdiction/Clarifies
Status: Signed into law, September 14, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FAMILY COURT'S CRIMINAL JURISDICTION.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 10 of the delaware code relating to family court's criminal jurisdiction.
From the introduced text, April 17, 2025:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FAMILY COURT'S CRIMINAL JURISDICTION. Section 1. Amend § 901, Title 10 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 901. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, unless the context indicates a couple cohabitating in a home in which there is a child of either or both; custodian and child; or any group of persons related by blood or marriage who are residing in 1 home under 1 head or where 1 is related to the other by any of the following degrees of relationship, both parties being residents of this State: relationship: a. Mother; Mother. b. Father; Father. c. Mother-in-law; Mother-in-law. d. Father-in-law; Father-in-law. e. Brother; Brother. f. Sister; Sister. g. Brother-in-law; Brother-in-law. h. Sister-in-law; Sister-in-law. i. Son; Son. j. Daughter; Daughter. k. Son-in-law ; Son-in-law. l . Daughter-in-law; Daughter-in-law. m. Grandfather; Grandfather. n. Grandmother; Grandmother. o. Grandson; Grandson. p. Granddaughter; Granddaughter. q. Stepfather; Stepfather. r. Stepmother; Stepmother. s. Stepson; Stepson. t. Stepdaughter. The relationships referred to in this definition include blood relationships without regard to legitimacy and relationships by adoption. Section 2. Amend § 922, Title 10 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown …
Sponsors
- Krista Griffith (D, 12) · primary sponsor
- Nicole Poore (D, 12)
- Cyndie Romer (D, 25)
- Mara Gorman (D, 23)
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- : Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 4 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Votes
- Passed (2/3) (June 23, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (2/3) (March 24, 2026): 39 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB122?
- HB122 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Family Court/Criminal Jurisdiction/Clarifies.
- What does HB122 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 10 of the delaware code relating to family court's criminal jurisdiction.
- What is the status of HB122?
- Signed into law as of September 14, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (September 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB122?
- Krista Griffith (D, 12), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB122?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142137
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