Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 198: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTION FROM ABUSE PROCEEDINGS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 198 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTION FROM ABUSE PROCEEDINGS. Primary sponsor: Krista Griffith (Democratic), Stephanie Hansen (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2025): Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act amends the Delaware Code to allow for a respondent in a protection from abuse proceeding to consent to the entry of a permanent protection order without the need for the Court to make a finding as to the presence of the aggravating factors of 1045(f) of Title 10.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krista Griffith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House