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An Act to Amend Title 10 of the Delaware Code Relating to Individuals Experiencing Homelessness.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

DE HB 454 · House Bill · 153

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
9
Latest action
Jun 4, 2026

What it does

Because Delaware lacks an adequate amount of emergency shelter beds, housing support services, and affordable housing units, only 952 out of 7,131 households that contacted the Housing Alliance Delaware’s homelessness hotline in 2024 were referred to housing assistance. Without adequate shelter available, thousands of individuals experiencing homelessness are forced to seek shelter on the streets, parks, parking lots, and sidewalks, which puts them in constant conflict with local residents, businesses, and the police. Instead of providing adequate housing, local governments are using emergency services, hospital services, and the criminal justice system to remove unhoused individuals from…

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  1. Introduced (Done)

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    In committee · Jun 4, 2026

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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. | 52