From the 153rd General Assembly, SB 292, also known as “The Grace Peterson Act”, require the operators of halfway houses and similar housing landlords to assist tenants in developing a discharge plan before evicting them. The plan must include an effort to directly connect the tenant with shelter and another support arrangement to help ensure continuity of services. The legislation also mandates that the landlord notify the entity making the housing payments and, if the tenant is under the supervision of the Department of Corrections, to inform that agency and the local law enforcement.
Senate Bill 292
Legislative Highlights
House Bill 90 - House Amendment 1
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act, as amended, updates the governance of the Sussex County Vocational-Technical High School District by removing outdated statutory restrictions. Originally, the bill proposed changes to both enrollment and tax provisions. However, House Amendment 1 […]
House Bill 160
From the 153rd General Assembly, House Bill 160 amends Title 14 to modernize Delaware’s tuition assistance program for National Guard service members by shifting from a reimbursement model to direct payment. This change removes financial barriers and improves access to […]
Senate Bill 232 with House Amendment 1
From the 153rd General Assembly, SB 232, as amended by HA 1, increases for the crime of criminal mischief to a class F felony when the person intentionally causes damage to an authorized emergency vehicle resulting in a pecuniary loss […]