HB 387 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES TO INCREASE ELIGIBILITY THRESHOLDS OVER FIVE YEARS.
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Summary
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 (10)
- Jeff Hilovsky Republican · primary
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
- Franklin D. Cooke Democratic · primary
- Ronald E. Gray Republican · primary
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic · primary
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
- Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
Action history (4)
- Apr 30, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House · lower
- May 7, 2026 Amendment HA 1 to HB 387 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- May 14, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 2 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits · lower
- May 19, 2026 Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House · lower
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