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DE HB331

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

Debra Heffernan

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Renames the "Division of Child Support Enforcement" to the "Division of Child Support Services" throughout Delaware Code across 8 different titles
  • Updates all references from "Bureau of Child Support Enforcement" to "Division of Child Support Services" for consistency
  • Intended to remove punitive connotation of "enforcement" to encourage non-custodial parents and underserved populations to seek assistance without fear of ramifications
  • Supports the Division's shift toward service-oriented outreach efforts rather than enforcement-focused messaging
  • Makes no substantive changes to the Division's powers, duties, or functions—the amendments are purely nomenclature updates

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Titles 7, 10, 13, 16, 21, 29, 30, And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Support.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/19/2016

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services5/4/2016
Health & Human Development4/19/2016

Full Bill Text

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