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DE HB78

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Miro

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits parents, guardians, or custodians from allowing children under age 12 to be left without adequate supervision while in their custody.

  • Defines "adequate supervision" as reasonable care and supervision by a person who is at least 12 years old.

  • Requires law enforcement or the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families to place unsupervised children under age 12 in protective custody until parents or guardians can be located.

  • Directs the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families to investigate reported violations and take appropriate action.

  • Codifies existing Delaware Division of Family Services regulations into law.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Supervision.

Last Action

Stricken

4/21/2015

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development4/2/2015

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