Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 387: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES TO INCREASE ELIGIBILITY THRESHOLDS OVER FIVE YEARS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 387 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on April 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES TO INCREASE ELIGIBILITY THRESHOLDS OVER FIVE YEARS. Primary sponsor: Jeff Hilovsky (Republican), Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic), Kerri Harris (Democratic), Eric Buckson (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act temporarily addresses Delaware's childcare crisis by gradually increasing Purchase of Care eligibility from 200% to 275% FPL over 5 years starting July 1, 2026, reducing benefit cliffs and supporting moderate-income families. It includes a sunset clause expiring June 30, 2031, to allow evaluation and ensure fiscal sustainability, with annual reporting on impacts.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Hilovsky | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Frank Burns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Ron Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Madinah Wilson-Anton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 2 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 387 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House