DelawareLaw erases unpaid charges for prison operating costs
People with unpaid charges for their share of prison operating costs have those balances erased when the law takes effect.
What it does
When the law takes effect, people no longer owe unpaid fees, costs, interest, or other charges assessed under the former prison cost rule.
Argument forPeople who owe these charges could leave prison without carrying that debt once the law takes effect.
Argument againstThe state may recover less toward prison costs because unpaid charges under this rule are erased.
More detail
The law discharges outstanding charges under the former prison cost rule. This covers unpaid fees, costs, interest, and other charges assessed under the rule for each inmate's share of prison and department operating costs. The discharge applies as of the Act’s effective date; the text does not state that date.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 24Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 30Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENTPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 24Reported Out of Committee (Corrections) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jun 4Assigned to Corrections Committee in HouseMinor
- May 21Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 21Amendment SA 1 to SB 309 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTMajor
- May 19Amendment SA 1 to SB 309 - Introduced and Placed With BillMinor
- May 13Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 1 UnfavorableMinor
- May 13Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 1 UnfavorableMinor
- May 8Introduced and Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in SenateIntroduced
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