| SCR 94 | Passed | Buckson | This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims June 17th as "Day of Service" in the State of Delaware. | PROCLAIMING JUNE 17TH AS "DAY OF SERVICE" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. |
| HA 1 to HB 59 | PWB | Lynn | This amendment adds a delayed enactment date. This Act will take effect 90 days after its enactment into law. | |
| HA 1 to SB 48 | PWB | S. Moore | This Amendment requires each district and non-district public school to report annually to the Department of Education, by January 1, the number of charges and convictions relating to a person intentionally interfering with the operation of a school bus under § 1301(a)(3) of Title 11. In turn, the Department of Education shall report annually, by June 1, to the General Assembly and the Director and the Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services the aggregate of the data collected from the schools. | |
| HA 1 to HB 123 | PWB | Chukwuocha | This amendment clarifies that the prohibited action is discharging a firearm “towards” rather than “at” certain buildings or vehicles. It also adds schools and institutions of higher education to the list of targets prohibited by this section. | |
| HB 213 | Committee | Griffith | This Act provides a privilege to confidential communications between a victim and a victim advocate that cannot yield except where necessary to prevent harm to the victim or another or to report child abuse as required by law. The victim can waive the privilege with a signed waiver. This Act defines a victim advocate as an employee of a victim services agency, or formal volunteer under the supervision of an employee of a victim services agency who has completed a minimum of 20 hours of advocacy training. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EVIDENCE AND WITNESSES. |
| SCR 93 | Passed | Huxtable | This resolution designates June 12, 2025, as “Loving Day” in the State of Delaware and reaffirms a commitment to the principles of equality, freedom, and justice for all. “Loving Day” contributes to building a society that values and respects the fundamental human rights of all individuals, regardless of their race or ethnicity. | DESIGNATING JUNE 12, 2025, AS “LOVING DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. |
| HB 214 | Committee | K. Williams | This Act removes the Director of Autism Resources ("Autism Resources"), formerly the "Statewide Director of the Delaware Autism Program," as a member of the Interagency Autism Committee ("ICA"). Autism Resources falls under the Department of Education, and changing this member to a representative of the Department lends more flexibility in selecting a member to represent the Department. This Act also removes the Delaware Family Voices member, because Delaware Family Voices now falls under the Parent Information Center, who already has representation on the ICA. In addition, under this Act the ICA or DNEA may make recommendations on the family and self-advocate ICA positions for consideration by the Governor.
This Act also updates the appointing authority for ICA members that represent non-governmental entities, because the power of appointment cannot be delegated to an entity which is not a part of the state government. See State ex rel. James v. Schorr, 65 A.2d 810, 812 (Del. 1948).
This Act also makes technical changes to make existing law conform with the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE ON AUTISM AND THE DELAWARE NETWORK FOR EXCELLENCE IN AUTISM. |
| HJR 4 | Committee | Hilovsky | This Joint Resolution establishes the Driving Under the Influence Prevention Task Force, established for the goal of deterring drivers in Delaware from Driving Under the Influence. By January 1, 2026, the Task Force is to identify the number of convictions under the Driving Under the Influence Statute in the Code, as opposed to arrests, the reason for the lack of convictions of the arrested persons, and what reforms to Delaware laws and regulations could further help deter instances of Driving Under the Influence, and further topics aimed towards deterring drivers in Delaware from Driving Under the Influence. | ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO REDUCE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE IN DELAWARE. |
| HB 216 | Committee | K. Williams | This Act expands Delaware’s campaign finance disclosure requirements to provide more transparency regarding the source of funding for expenditures in Delaware election campaigns. To that end this Act does the following:
1. Requires out-of-state committees that contribute more than $2,000 to a Delaware election (exempting contributions to candidates and political parties) to register with the State Election Commissioner (Commissioner).
2. Requires political committees to list any affiliated controlling entities on its statement of registration.
3. Increases the disclosure requirements to be placed on third-party advertisements by requiring the advertisement to display, if applicable, the name of a majority owner of the third-party advertiser, the responsible party, affiliated controlling entities, and the 5 persons who made the 5 largest aggregate transfers to the entity in the last 12 months. It further requires third-party advertisers to display a link to a website that lists all contributions to the third-party advertisement in excess of $100. Any contribution that is greater than $100 that is not from an individual must also include information on the contribution’s underlying funding source.
4. Prohibits all reports filed with the Commissioner from containing a negative balance so that the source of all funds are disclosed, including any loans.
| AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELECTION CAMPAIGNS AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURES. |
| SA 1 to SB 7 | Passed | Pinkney | This Amendment does all of the following:
(1) Clarifies that a probation and parole officer retains the ability to suspend enforcement of special conditions as a graduated incentive.
(2) Makes a technical correction. | |
| HA 1 to HB 63 | PWB | Wilson-Anton | This Amendment to House Bill No. 63 changes the required advertising disclosures contained in House Bill No. 63. If an advertisement in this State depicts or advertises aerial fireworks, it must include a warning that fireworks are generally illegal without a permit in Delaware, that sparklers, poppers, and similar products may be illegal in Delaware, and that potential purchasers should check their local and state law before purchasing or using the advertised products. If an advertisement does not contain or depict aerial fireworks, it need only contain warnings that (1) fireworks may only be legally used in Delaware on July 4, the third day of Diwali, December 31, and January 1; (2) Delaware law limits the types of fireworks that may be used; (3) a permit may be required; and (4) potential purchasers should check their local and state laws before purchasing or using the advertised products. For billboard advertisements, a large and legible font must read “SOME FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL. CHECK LOCAL AND STATE LAWS BEFORE PURCHASING.”
Where House Bill No. 63 changed the 30-day sales period prior to the 4 holidays during which fireworks can be used to a 15-day sales period, this Amendment leaves it as a 30-day sales period. Where House Bill No. 63 required that a person seeking to sell fireworks must apply for a permit 90 days before the sales period, this Amendment requires the application 60 days before the sales period.
This Amendment further provides for two different categories of disclosures at the time of sale. For the sale of fireworks requiring a permit or otherwise containing pyrotechnic substances above the threshold limits allowable without a permit, the disclosure to buyers must include notice that (1) the fireworks may be illegal and illegal possession or use may result in financial penalties; (2) fireworks are dangerous and improper use may result in death or serious physical injury; (3) information on the safe usage and disposal of fireworks; and (4) a reminder that generally, fireworks are only legal on the third day of Diwali, July 4, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. For the sale of fireworks that individuals may use and possess without a permit, the disclosure to buyers must include (1) information on the safe usage and disposal of fireworks and (2) a reminder that generally, fireworks are only legal on the third day of Diwali, July 4, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. | |
| HS 1 for HB 111 | Committee | Phillips | Like House Bill 111, this Substitute prohibits food establishments from providing any single-use food service items, whether plastic or not, unless specifically requested by a customer.
This Substitute also exempts nonprofit organizations and schools from the definition of food establishment, and adds civil fines for third and subsequent violations of Chapter 30Q of Title 16. This Substitute does not include the requirement for a written warning and correction period for core violations that was included in House Bill 111, but does specify that for first and second violations of the chapter, the Secretary must issue written warnings. These penalties take effect 2 years after enactment to allow time for businesses to become educated about the requirements of the law, while the remainder of the Act takes effect on January 1, 2026.
This Substitute also removes redundant and unnecessary terms from the definitions and body of the bill.
Unlike House Bill No. 111, this Substitute does not require third-party food delivery services or platforms to provide options to consumers for requesting single-use food service items. This Substitute also does not allow a food establishment to use information provided by a third-party food delivery service or platform about a customer’s request for single-use food service items as a complete defense in a proceeding to impose an administrative penalty. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REDUCING THE AUTOMATIC PROVISION OF SINGLE-USE EATING UTENSILS, CONDIMENT PACKETS, AND OTHER ITEMS. |
| SB 183 | Committee | Lawson | On February 18, 2025, the City of Harrington passed Resolution 25-R-02 to seek support from the General Assembly to amend the City Charter. This Act amends the City of Harrington Charter, as requested by the City Council, by doing all of the following:
1. Removing limitations on the number of terms that an individual may serve as Mayor or a member of the City Council.
2. Removing the requirement that City funds be placed in a bank located in the City and allow the funds to be placed in bank approved by the City Council.
3. Changing the annual budget deadline from May 1 to June 1.
4. Changing the deadline for the auditor of accounts to submit an audit report from within 120 days from the end of the fiscal year to within 150 days from the end of the fiscal year.
5. Removing the Clerk of Council from the succession of authority for Mayor.
6. Allowing an approved member of the City Council to sign checks in the Mayor’s absence.
This Act also makes additional requested changes, not included in Resolution 25-R-02, by doing all of the following:
1. Moving the deadline to determine the City’s revenue needs from May 1 to June 1 to match the updated budget deadline.
2. Removing the City Treasurer’s authority to approve and countersign checks or warrants for paying bills or other claims against the City, so that the checks or warrants must be approved and signed by the City Manager and the Mayor, or a Council member designated by the Mayor.
This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual, including adding language to clarify that the Vice Mayor is elected from among the City Council members instead of appointed.
This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend a municipal charter. | AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HARRINGTON RELATING TO TERM LIMITS, BANKING, BUDGET AND AUDIT DEADLINES, SUCCESSION OF AUTHORITY, AND SIGNING CHECKS. |
| HS 1 for HB 169 | Committee | Minor-Brown | This Act makes the following updates to the Behavioral Health Consortium:
- Expands the charge of the Consortium to include all aspects of behavioral health care, in addition to substance use disorder.
- Adds term limits for appointed members.
- Modifies the membership to remove nonoperational organizations and include representation from the Maternal and Child Death Review Board and Delaware’s Veteran community.
- Removes the Behavioral Health Commission’s approval authority over the Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission’s granting and contracting processes.
Additionally, this Act makes the following updates to the Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission:
- Revises the Commission’s organization to reflect one Chairperson. The Commission may elect a vice chair from among its members.
- Updates authorities related to the distribution of the Prescription Opioid Settlement Fund and the Prescription Opioid Impact Fund.
- Ensures any reports produced by the Commission are distributed to the Behavioral Health Consortium.
This Act also makes minor technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
This Substitute differs from the original House Bill No. 169 in that it incorporates the conforming changes in House Amendment No. 1 to House Bill No. 169 directly into the body of the bill. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM AND THE PRESCRIPTION OPIOID DISTRIBUTION COMMISSION. |
| SCR 95 | Passed | Huxtable | This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes December 6, 2025, as “Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans Recognition Day” in Delaware. | RECOGNIZING DECEMBER 6. 2025, AS “IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. |
| SB 184 | Committee | Hoffner | This Act creates the legal framework for serving a correctional officer when they are employed by the State and when they are no longer employed by the State. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS. |
| SA 1 to SB 164 | Passed | Walsh | This amendment clarifies language at lines 44 to 49 of the bill. This amendment also deletes lines 55 through 64 of the bill, because it was determined that it is unnecessary to make any changes to the existing provision in the Delaware Code. This amendment also adds an effective date. | |
| SS 2 for SB 115 | Committee | Lockman | This Act provides a pathway for former defendants in eviction actions to have the eviction filings against them shielded from public view. Being the subject of an eviction filing can prevent an individual from securing housing for years after any judgment 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 can thus linger for years after an eviction filing, and trap individuals – including many children and families – in a cycle of poverty and housing instability. The effects are particularly acute among already marginalized groups, such as Black and female renters. By shielding eviction records when an individual has met certain requirements, this Act will help break down barriers to stable housing and economic security.
Under this Act, the Court must grant shielding upon a motion by the defendant if the Court finds any of the following to be true:
1. The judgment against the defendant was a judgment on the merits, a default judgment, or a stipulated judgment, 5 or more years have passed since the judgment was entered, the defendant has satisfied any monetary award included in the judgment, and the defendant has had no other similar judgments within 5 years of the defendant’s motion to shield.
2. The parties resolved the action through a stipulated agreement, and the defendant has complied with the terms of the stipulated agreement.
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 shielding.
7. The shielding of the records is clearly in the interests of justice.
The Court may not charge a filing fee for a motion to shield. Once the Court has granted the shielding, the Court has 45 days to effectuate it. An individual whose eviction record has been shielded can answer questions about prior evictions as if the shielded action was never filed.
This Act is a second Substitute for Senate Bill No. 115. Like Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 115, Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill No. 115 does the following:
1. Adds judgement by stipulation to the list of judgments for which shielding is available after 5 years if the defendant has satisfied any monetary award included in the judgment.
2. Creates exceptions that make the shielded records available to the Department of Justice and the defendant in the action.
3. Allows for records of shielded actions to be available to the public for purposes of preserving case law, provided that all identifying information is redacted or otherwise obscured.
4. Makes minor technical changes.
The primary differences between Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 115 and Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill No. 115 are as follows:
1. Senate Substitute No. 2 replaces the term “expungement” with the term “shielding” to better reflect how the Court will be handling records.
2. Senate Substitute No. 2 eliminates the provision in Senate Substitute No. 1 that would have allowed certain eviction records to be automatically shielded.
3. Senate Substitute No. 2 adds a requirement that a defendant seeking shielding under paragraph (a)(1) of § 5720 (lines 6 through 9) have no other similar judgments against them within 5 years of the motion to shield.
Senate Substitute No 2. also adds language specifying that redacted records are being made available for purposes of preserving important case law, and that the Court is responsible only for databases and systems that it controls. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SUMMARY POSSESSION. |
| SB 185 | Committee | Lockman | This Act would allow valid on-premise license holders to sell 1 bottle of a private label spirit purchased from a Delaware licensed importer that is either limited availability or limited allocation.
The Act also corrects a typographical error and changes 2750 ML bottles of wine to 2 750 bottles of wine. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS SOLD FOR OFF-PREMISE CONSUMPTION. |
| SS 1 for SB 8 | Committee | Pinkney | This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 8. Like Senate Bill No. 8, this Act codifies the standard conditions of probation to be used by the courts and the Department of Correction. This Act differs from Senate Bill No. 8 by doing all of the following:
(1) Making clear that an individual on probation who is a person prohibited under § 1448 of Title 11 of the Delaware Code may not own, possess, or be in control of a firearm or deadly weapon.
(2) Making a technical correction.
(3) Adding additional standard conditions requiring the individual on probation to not possess or consume a controlled substance, to be subject to testing for a controlled substance, and to comply with a curfew established by the individual’s probation and parole officer. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROBATION AND SENTENCING PROCEDURES. |
| SS 1 for SB 165 | Committee | Sturgeon | Like Senate Bill No. 165, this Act requires the Department of Education to pilot a revised student improvement component under the Delaware Performance Appraisal System and Delaware Teacher Growth and Support System beginning in the 2025-2026 school year before implementing it statewide. The revised student improvement component must consider factors such as student absences, mobility, and noncompliance that may adversely affect a student’s performance. During the 2026-2027 academic year, the pilot program will expand, allowing for further refinement of implementation and support structures. Participants in the pilot program will be held harmless, so that the revised student improvement component will not factor into overall ratings. The program will be implemented statewide in 2027-2028 for all licensed and certified educators.
Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 165 differs from SB 165 by holding also holding educators harmless during the pilot program and by making the following technical changes:
• Using the word “school” to refer to school districts and charter schools because “local education agencies” is not a defined term in the Code.
• Clarifying when the pilot program ends.
• Reorganizing the provisions to conform to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STUDENT IMPROVEMENT COMPONENT. |
