HB 190: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GRANTS-IN-AID.
HB 190 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Aug 17, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis Act creates a new Grant-in-Aid Subcommittee (“Subcommittee”) of the Joint Finance Committee and codifies requirements and procedures for organizations seeking a grant-in-aid from the General Assembly. The Subcommittee will be composed of 3 members of the Senate and 3 members of the House, with the Chair alternatin...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- None identified
Risks
- None identified
Economy
Benefits
- Ensures state funds are directed to organizations with demonstrated financial stability
- Increases accountability for public expenditures
Risks
- Increases administrative compliance costs for small non-profits
- May exclude smaller grassroots organizations lacking complex accounting infrastructure
Society
Benefits
- Protects public funds through mandated whistleblower and conflict policies
- Standardizes eligibility criteria for state-funded social services
Risks
- Rigorous audit requirements may limit the pool of eligible service providers
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Analysis status
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Requires significant administrative maturity from grant applicants; may create barriers to entry for smaller or emerging non-profit organizations.
The bill is a procedural overhaul of grant administration rather than a direct funding appropriation.
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