Daily Report for 4/28/2025

Governor's Actions

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HB 110SignedOsienskiThis Act identifies the specific categories of persons required to obtain a fingerprint-based national criminal background check in connection with working at a licensed marijuana establishment, holding a marijuana establishment license, or owning or serving on the board of directors of a business entity that has or applies for a marijuana establishment license. This clarification is necessary to comply with the requirements of Public Law (Pub. L.) 92-544 for access to FBI criminal history record information. This Act also makes conforming changes to § 1354 of Title 4 and clarifies other grounds for approval or denial of a license based on criminal background check information.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE MARIJUANA CONTROL ACT.

New Legislation Introduced

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
SB 115CommitteeLockmanThis Act provides a pathway for former defendants in eviction actions to have the eviction filings against them expunged. Being the subject of an eviction filing can prevent an individual from securing housing for years after any judgement in the case has been satisfied. Even tenants who prevailed in eviction actions may be denied housing by landlords who turn away any applicant with a prior eviction filing, regardless of the outcome of the case. The well-known health, social, and economic consequences of eviction thus linger for years after an eviction filing, and trap individuals – including many children and families – in a cycle of poverty and housing insecurity. The effects are particularly acute among already marginalized groups, such as Black and female renters. By expunging eviction filings when an individual has met certain requirements, this Act will help break down barriers to stable housing and economic security. Several states have already taken similar measures. In Minnesota, eviction expungement is mandatory after 3 years, and can occur even earlier under certain circumstances. In Oregon, an individual may file a motion for expungement after 5 years or if they entered into a stipulated agreement, provided they have paid off any monetary award included in the judgment or stipulation. An individual in Oregon may also be granted an expungement if the eviction case ended in a dismissal, if the court found in the individual’s favor, or if the eviction judgement occurred during the COVID-19 crisis. Other states that have or are considering eviction expungement laws include California, Indiana, and Nevada. Under this Act, an applicant for an expungement will be granted an expungement if the court in which the original eviction action was filed finds any of the following: 1. The judgment against the defendant was a judgment on the merits or a default judgment, 5 or more years have passed since the judgment was entered, and the defendant has satisfied any monetary award included in the judgment. 2. The judgment was entered on stipulation of the parties, and the defendant has complied with the terms of the stipulated agreement and satisfied any monetary award included in the judgment. 3. The plaintiff withdrew the complaint. 4. The court dismissed the plaintiff’s complaint. 5. The final judgment was in favor of the defendant. 6. The plaintiff and the defendant have agreed to the expungement. 7. The expungement is clearly in the interest of justice and that interest is not outweighed by the public’s interest in knowing about the action. Once the court has granted an expungement, the court has 45 days to effectuate that expungement by ensuring that the record of the action is no longer available to the public or the parties, except that the court must give the defendant a certified copy of the record before the record is expunged. An individual whose eviction record has been expunged can answer questions about prior evictions as if the expunged eviction action was never filed. This Act takes effect 6 months after its enactment into law.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SUMMARY POSSESSION.
SB 116CommitteeLockmanThis Act allows tenants who are being evicted for failure to pay rent to remain in their homes if they pay all amounts owed prior to being evicted.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

Legislation Passed By Senate

No Legislation Passed By Senate

Legislation Passed By House of Representatives

No Legislation Passed By House

Senate Committee Assignments

Committee
Housing & Land Use

House Committee Assignments

Committee
Education

Senate Committee Report

No Senate Committee Report

House Committee Report

No House Committee Report

Senate Defeated Legislation

No Senate Defeated Legislation

House Defeated Legislation

No House Defeated Legislation

Nominations Enacted upon by the Senate

No Records