Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware SB293: Youth Camps/Licensing Requirements/Simplify/ACA
Status: Signed into law, August 17, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE LICENSES FOR YOUTH CAMPS.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 14 of the delaware code relating to child care licenses for youth camps.
From the introduced text, April 30, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE LICENSES FOR YOUTH CAMPS. Section 1. Amend § 3002A, Title 14 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows § 3002A. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter: (7) "Youth camp" means a child-serving entity that is all of the following: a. Operating in a space or location that is not otherwise licensed under this chapter. b. Providing a program of recreational, athletic, educational, or religious instruction or guidance. c. Taking custody or control of 1 or more school-age children, unattended by the child's parent or guardian. d. Operating during 1 of more of the following: 1. The months of May through September for no more than 12 weeks and for 3 or more hours a day. 2. A break in the course of the school year. Section 2. Amend § 3003A, Title 14 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows and redesignating powers. (c) OCCL may prescribe and enforce, by regulation or otherwise, any reasonable standards for the conduct of child care facilities and shall license child care facilities that conform to the these standards. Regulations promulgated under this chapter …
Sponsors
- William Paradee (D, 17) · primary sponsor
- Kerri Harris (D, 32)
- Darius Brown (D, 2)
- Eric Buckson (R, 16)
- Daniel Cruce (D, 1)
- Stephanie Hansen (D, 10)
- Gerald Hocker (R, 20)
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14)
- Russ Huxtable (D, 6)
- David Lawson (R, 15)
- Elizabeth Lockman (D, 3)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (D, 7)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
- : Suspension of Rules in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Amendment HA 1 to SB 293 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- : Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 1 Favorable, 10 On Its Merits
- : Amendment HA 1 to SB 293 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- : Assigned to Education Committee in House
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Amendment SA 1 to SB 293 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Votes
- Passed (SM) (July 1, 2026): 19 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (June 30, 2026): 40 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (May 21, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB293?
- SB293 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Youth Camps/Licensing Requirements/Simplify/ACA.
- What does SB293 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 14 of the delaware code relating to child care licenses for youth camps.
- What is the status of SB293?
- Signed into law as of August 17, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (August 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB293?
- William Paradee (D, 17), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB293?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143177
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