HB 281·DE·house
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE BY A PERSON IN A POSITION OF TRUST, AUTHORITY, OR SUPERVISION.
Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Mike Smith (R)
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Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Jan 27, 2026
Summary
HB 281 adds a new crime of child abuse when the offender holds a position of trust, authority, or supervision over the child. The offense is divided into five levels, each tied to the seriousness of the injury and the offender’s mental state, and each level carries a specific felony class. It applies regardless of whether the perpetrator knew the child’s age or disability status.
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