HB 262 DE

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Became Law

This Act clarifies that paid leave for the adoption of a child may begin at one of the following times: (1) when the child is placed for adoption with the employee; (2) when the employee initiates a petition for adoption; or (3) when the adoption process is completed.

• Debra Heffernan Democratic · primary
• Sarah McBride · primary
• Stell Parker Selby · primary
• Darius J. Brown Democratic · primary
• Franklin D. Cooke Democratic · primary
• Ray Seigfried Democratic · primary
• Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
• Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
• Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
• Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
• Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
• Sean M. Lynn Democratic · primary
• Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
• Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
• Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
• David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
• Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
• Dave G. Lawson Republican · primary
• Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
• Trey Paradee Democratic · primary
• Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
• Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
• Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
• John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
• David L. Wilson Republican · primary

1. Jan 8, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House · lower
2. Mar 11, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 11 On Its Merits · lower
3. Mar 19, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT · lower
4. Mar 19, 2026 Assigned to Education Committee in Senate · upper
5. Apr 15, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits · upper
6. May 6, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
7. Jun 10, 2026 Signed by Governor · executive