Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the increase from ten to twelve at-large members but does not specify an effective date, only that it was signed on August 12, 2025.
Changes to Delaware's Family Justice Center Council
This law changes who sits on the Family Justice Center Council by splitting one health care seat into three separate seats for mental health providers, sexual assault nurse examiners, and victim service specialists.
What This Bill Does
- Increases the total number of at-large council members from ten to twelve.
- Removes one member role that covered both mental health providers and sexual assault nurse examiners.
- Adds a new seat for a representative from the mental health care provider community.
- Adds a new seat for a representative from the sexual assault or forensic nurse examiner community.
- Adds a new seat for a system-based police or prosecution victim service specialist.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Family Justice Center Council in Delaware
- Mental health care providers seeking council representation
- Sexual assault and forensic nurse examiners seeking council representation
- Police or prosecution victim service specialists
Terms To Know
- Family Justice Center Council
- A group of people who advise on issues related to family justice centers in Delaware.
- At-large member
- A council member selected by other members rather than representing a specific office or agency directly, with requirements for geographic diversity and county representation.
Limits and Unknowns
- The text does not state the exact date this law becomes effective.
- The bill does not explain how the new members will be chosen beyond general selection rules requiring consideration of geographic diversity and ensuring each county is represented.