Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 434: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 434 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on May 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS. Primary sponsor: Kerri Harris (Democratic), Eric Buckson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary 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 creates a rebuttable presumption that the Court shall order equal parenting time if the parties live within 25 miles of the child’s daycare or school. Equal parenting time may be amended if it is determined a parent is not tending to the child’s health or educational needs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House