DelawareDelaware bill uses “child sexual abuse material” across child safety laws
The bill uses “child sexual abuse material” in Delaware rules on sexual images of children, including criminal charges, child protection findings, and ambulance worker certificates.
What it does
The bill uses the term in crimes involving sexual images of children. It also appears in related rules about court decisions, child protection, and ambulance worker certificates.
Argument forCalling the images child sexual abuse material could make the harm to children clearer when officials describe these cases.
Argument againstPeople who know the older term may have trouble matching it to the wording used in criminal charges and ambulance worker checks.
More detail
The bill uses “child sexual abuse material” across several Delaware laws. The wording appears in criminal charges, court and sex offender rules, and child protection and ambulance worker checks.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 24Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 18Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 6Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its MeritsMinor
- 2025
- Jun 25Assigned to Judiciary Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 25Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANTPassed House
- Jun 18Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 10 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 15Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in HouseIntroduced
- Jun 25Assigned to Judiciary Committee in SenateMinor
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