DelawareRelatives have a duty to support people unable to support themselves
When a person cannot support themselves, the law places a support duty on their spouse, parents, or children, in that order, if those relatives are able.
What it does
The law places a support duty on a person's spouse, parents, or children, in that order, when the person cannot support themselves. The text includes adult children with disabilities who cannot support themselves.
Argument forAn adult child with a disability who cannot support themselves may receive support from a parent, which could help meet their needs.
Argument againstParents who are able to pay may have to support an adult child with a disability who cannot support themselves, which could strain family finances.
More detail
The law places a support duty on certain relatives. The duty applies to a person's spouse, parents, and children, in that order. If a relative earlier in the order cannot provide support, the next relative may be responsible. Relatives at the same level contribute according to their means. The text includes an adult child with a disability who cannot support themselves.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Sep 30Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 24Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 20Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 5Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 5Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENTPassed House
- Apr 22Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its MeritsMinor
- Apr 9Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in HouseIntroduced
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