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DE HB381

Bill

Status

Passed

10/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sherry Dorsey Walker

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals Chapter 20 of Title 13 (Family Law Commission) and all related statutory sections including creation, composition, appointment, and duties provisions
  • Eliminates the 16-member Family Law Commission that was established in 1984 to study domestic relations laws, review Family Court procedures, and disseminate family law information
  • Commission termination follows a Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee review concluding the FLC is no longer serving a public need after 38 years of operation
  • Acknowledges the Commission's historical role in improving Delaware's Family Court but notes its limited duties have remained unchanged since 1984 despite significant modernization of the court system

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Family Law Commission.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

10/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Legislative Oversight & Sunset6/9/2022
Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)4/12/2022

Full Bill Text

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