Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No identified environmental impact.
Risks
- No identified environmental impact.
StateDelawareEnacted
HB 419: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE.
Krista Griffith
HB 419 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Aug 17, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
90OUT OF 100
Score:90/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
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Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan95%
Public opinion90%
Bill summary
The bill codifies automatic access to childcare subsidies for children in state foster care, streamlining a critical service for vulnerable populations and their caregivers.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Enables foster parents to maintain employment by reducing childcare costs.
- Reduces administrative churn in state childcare subsidy processing.
Risks
- Incremental increase in state expenditure for childcare subsidies.
Society
Positive outlook
90%
Benefits
- Increases access to stable childcare for children in state custody.
- Reduces administrative barriers for foster families and social workers.
Risks
- Potential implementation delays while DHSS and DSCYF coordinate verification processes.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Implementation depends on timely promulgation of regulations by the Department of Health and Social Services.
Analysis scope
Fiscal impact is contingent on the number of foster placements requiring subsidy.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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