Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 438: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SERVICE LETTERS, CHILD-CARE FACILITIES, AND HEALTH-CARE FACILITIES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 438 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on May 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SERVICE LETTERS, CHILD-CARE FACILITIES, AND HEALTH-CARE FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Cyndie Romer (Democratic), Tizzy Lockman (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 31, 2026): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act adds the definition of child-serving entity for the purpose of requiring a service letter verification from any child-serving entity where an employee may have worked. “Child-serving entity” is already defined in § 309 of Title 31 and includes DSCYF, residential child-care facilities, public and private schools, youth camps, summer schools, and other entities. If a previous employer fails to respond to a service letter, this Act also requires that the prospective employee report the failure to respond to the DOL.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyndie Romer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Kerri Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
- Re-Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
- Assigned to Labor Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
- Re-Assigned to Administration Committee in House
- Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in House