Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB288: Div. of Developmental Disabilities/JLOSC Review
Status: Signed into law, May 21, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 29 of the delaware code relating to the division of developmental disabilities services.
From the introduced text, March 5, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES. Section 1. Amend § 7909A, Title 29 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 7909A. Division of Developmental Disabilities Services. (b) The mission of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services is to provide services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families which families, to enable them to make informed choices that lead to an improved quality of life and meaningful participation in their communities. (c) The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services shall have has the following powers and duties: (1) Provide case management and community-based services including family supports, advocacy, respite, residential setting options, nurse and behavioral consultation, day services, and supported employment services to assist individuals achieve their goals. (2) Submit an annual report relating to the Division's services to the Secretary, the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Director and Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services. The report must include information related to at least all of the following: a. Service system size and growth to include both individuals receiving services and agencies providing services. b. Service utilization. c. Observed gaps in or challenges to the service system. (2), (3) [Repealed.] (4) …
Sponsors
- Cyndie Romer (D, 25) · primary sponsor
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14)
- Richard Collins (R, 41)
- Valerie Jones Giltner (R, 37)
- Josue Ortega (D, 3)
- Melanie Ross Levin (D, 10)
- Russ Huxtable (D, 6)
- Brian Pettyjohn (R, 19)
- Nicole Poore (D, 12)
- Bryant Richardson (R, 21)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 4 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House
Votes
- Passed (SM) (May 7, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (April 21, 2026): 37 yea, 1 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB288?
- HB288 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Div. of Developmental Disabilities/JLOSC Review.
- What does HB288 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 29 of the delaware code relating to the division of developmental disabilities services.
- What is the status of HB288?
- Signed into law as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (May 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB288?
- Cyndie Romer (D, 25), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB288?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142852
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