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HA1TOHB151 • 2025

This Amendment adds an exemption that excludes Residential Alternative to Detention facilities from the definition of a private detention facility.

This Amendment adds an exemption that excludes Residential Alternative to Detention facilities from the definition of a private detention facility.

Children
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Gorman
Last action
2025-05-20
Official status
Introduced and Placed With Bill
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify the exact impact on other laws and regulations or how the amendment will be implemented.

Amendment to Exclude Certain Facilities from Private Detention Definition

The amendment removes Residential Alternative to Detention facilities from being considered as private detention facilities.

What This Bill Does

  • Adds an exemption for Residential Alternative to Detention facilities.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Residential Alternative to Detention facilities

Terms To Know

Residential Alternative to Detention facility
A place that provides care and services in a nonsecure setting instead of placing children in detention.
Private detention facility
A privately-run center where people are held, usually for legal reasons.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how the change will be implemented or enforced.
  • It is unclear what other impacts this amendment might have on existing laws and regulations.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-20 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

Official Summary Text

This Amendment adds an exemption that excludes Residential Alternative to Detention facilities from the definition of a private detention facility.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Gorman

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 151

AMEND House Bill No. 151 after line 20 and before line 21 by inserting the following:

“

g. A facility contracted by the Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families to provide services in a nonsecure residential detention setting.

”

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment adds an exemption that excludes Residential Alternative to Detention facilities from the definition of a private detention facility.