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This Amendment clarifies that child support obligations for a child in DSCYF care are determined by the Delaware Child Support Formula, rather than DHSS regulations as alluded to in § 7940 of Title 29.

This Amendment clarifies that child support obligations for a child in DSCYF care are determined by the Delaware Child Support Formula, rather than DHSS regulations as alluded to in § 7940 of Title 29.

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Chukwuocha
Last action
2026-04-16
Official status
Introduced and Placed With Bill
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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This Amendment clarifies that child support obligations for a child in DSCYF care are determined by the Delaware Child Support Formula, rather than DHSS regulations as alluded to in § 7940 of Title 29.

This Amendment clarifies that child support obligations for a child in DSCYF care are determined by the Delaware Child Support Formula, rather than DHSS regulations as alluded to in § 7940 of Title 29.

What This Bill Does

  • This Amendment clarifies that child support obligations for a child in DSCYF care are determined by the Delaware Child Support Formula, rather than DHSS regulations as alluded to in § 7940 of Title 29.

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

Official Summary Text

This Amendment clarifies that child support obligations for a child in DSCYF care are determined by the Delaware Child Support Formula, rather than DHSS regulations as alluded to in § 7940 of Title 29.

Current Bill Text

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SPONSOR:

Rep. Chukwuocha

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 341

AMEND House Bill No. 341 on line 11 by deleting “§ 7940 of this title.” and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “

§ 7940 of this title.

§ 514 of Title 13.

”.

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment clarifies that child support obligations for a child in DSCYF care are determined by the Delaware Child Support Formula, rather than DHSS regulations as alluded to in § 7940 of Title 29.