Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 6-12, 2025, as "Crime Victims' Rights Week" in the State of Delaware. The following websites provide more information on Crime Victims' Rights Week and the resources available to victims and survivors of crime: Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence, at https://dcadv.org Delaware Victims' Rights Task Force, at https://delawarevictimservices.org

This Concurrent Resolution promotes minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2025, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations in the State of Delaware.

This Senate Joint Resolution directs the Department of Health and Social Services to submit a state plan amendment increasing eligibility for Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports to 300% of SSI, which is consistent with the eligibility limit in all other states and the District of Columbia.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HCR 28) is a symbolic resolution recognizing April 9, 2025, as "Delaware Teach Children to Save Day." It does not create new laws, programs, or funding; it solely serves to commemorate the date through a formal statement by Delaware's legislature. The resolution directly affects Delaware state government by designating a specific day for recognition, but it has no binding effect on schools, families, or financial policies. No concrete policy changes or mechanisms are implemented - this is purely a commemorative gesture with no practical impact on financial education efforts.

This Act limits circumstances in which personal identifiable information about applicants or holders of driving privilege cards may be released to those instances where the Delaware Attorney General gives specific approval or where the request for information is in a valid court order. It also amends existing provisions relating to disclosure of driver and motor vehicle information to limit the disclosure or re-disclosure of citizenship or immigration status information and related sensitive personal information. Such information may be released pursuant to a court order, with the approval of the Delaware Attorney General, for voter registration purposes, and where otherwise explicitly authorized by statute.

This Act prohibits the DOE, public schools, and operators of companies that hold digital student data from sharing student information with immigration enforcement agencies without permission from the DE AG.

This Act creates a right to free legal counsel for a relative seeking to adopt a child in the relative’s family after parental rights over the child have been terminated and the child is in the custody of the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. Relatives of a child for whom adoption is being sought who are eligible for free legal counsel in adoption proceedings include siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts, first cousins, first cousins once removed, great-grandparents, grandaunts or granduncles, half-siblings, stepparents, stepsiblings, stepaunts or stepuncles, or stepgrandparents. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

This Act requires that each county reassess the value of real property in the county at least once every 10 years instead of the current 5 year requirement.

Maddy summarySCR 44 is a ceremonial resolution designating April 11, 2025, as "National Pet Day" within the State of Delaware. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals, organizations, or regulations. The resolution simply formally recognizes this date for awareness and celebration of pets through state proclamation. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct policy impact or enforcement mechanisms.

Maddy summarySCR 43 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution recognizing Christian Holy Week and Passover as significant observances within Delaware. It does not create new laws or policies, nor does it directly affect any specific groups or individuals. The resolution formally acknowledges these religious events at the state level, aligning with Delaware's tradition of honoring diverse cultural and religious milestones. This is purely a symbolic gesture with no regulatory or financial impact.