Daily Report for 5/14/2026

Governor's Actions

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HB 201SignedK. WilliamsThis Act strengthens essential protections for victims of human trafficking by removing practical barriers that prevent victims from getting convictions or juvenile delinquency adjudications obtained as a result of being a victim of human trafficking vacated and the related criminal or juvenile records expunged. This Act amends § 787 of Title 11 in the following ways: (1) Requires a showing that the offense to be vacated was committed “as a result”, instead of “as a direct result”, of the victims having been trafficked, which recognizes that victims of human trafficking may engage in a range of criminal behaviors related to their exploitation. (2) Provides that a motion to vacate and any hearing or proceeding related to the motion to vacate must remain confidential, unless the court determines good cause exists to open the proceeding, so a victim of human trafficking may seek relief without fear of revictimization. (3) Eliminates the requirement of a mandatory hearing on a motion to vacate unless the Attorney General files a timely objection to the motion. This will allow victims to obtain relief on uncontested motions without needing to relive their trauma through questioning at a formal hearing. (4) Clarifies that the standard of proof for determining eligibility for vacating an adjudication or conviction under § 787(j) is by a preponderance of evidence. (5) Allows a victim to vacate a conviction or adjudication of delinquency under § 787(j) and expunge the records of that conviction or adjudication. Additionally, this Act allows the court to order immediate expungement sua sponte or on request and allows expungements to be ordered by the court deciding the motion to vacate. (6) Establishes guidelines for the Attorney General to request an extension of time, if needed, to respond to a motion to vacate. This Act also aligns the standards for a defense to a charge of prostitution or loitering from “as a direct result” to “as a result” of human trafficking. This matches the change made to the vacatur provisions and keeps the standards in § 787 consistent. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
SS 1 for SB 67SignedHoffnerThis Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 67. It differs from the original bill by changing the period of time that a criminal history report obtained by the Background Check Center is valid for 1 year, instead of 3 years. The 1-year period of time is now applicable to both applicants of long-term care facilities as well as home-care agencies. This Act also removes the requirement that a current employee of a long-term care facility or home-care agency would need to get another criminal background check if they seek a promotion with their current employer. Because this Act codifies the time frame in which a criminal background check is required, this Act removes the administrative discretion previously provided to the Department of Health and Social Services to determine the frequency in which fingerprints must be obtained. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE BACKGROUND CHECK CENTER.

New Legislation Introduced

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HR 25Passed HouseCarsonThis House Resolution recognizes May 16, 2026, as "Armed Forces Day" in Delaware.RECOGNIZING MAY 16, 2026, AS "ARMED FORCES DAY" IN DELAWARE.
SCR 188PassedPooreThis Concurrent Resolution designates May 14, 2026, as “IgAN Awareness Day” in the State of Delaware. DESIGNATING MAY 14, 2026 AS “IGAN AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
HA 1 to HB 305PWBHilovskyThis amendment adds specific requirements to make a reasonable effort to work to guarantee the enrolled patient population reflects the racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, geographic, age, and gender diversity of Delawareans living with Type 2 diabetes consistent with available epidemiological data. 
SCR 167CommitteeHuxtableThis Concurrent Resolution requests the Delaware Division of the Arts, in cooperation with the Division of Small Business, prepare for consideration by the 154th General Assembly a report detailing recommendations for developing an arts, cultural, or creative district program and submit the report to the 154th General Assembly not later than April 2, 2027.REQUESTING THE DELAWARE DIVISION OF THE ARTS, IN COOPERATION WITH THE DIVISION OF SMALL BUSINESS, TO PREPARE A REPORT DETAILING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DEVELOPING AN ARTS, CULTURAL, OR CREATIVE DISTRICT PROGRAM.
SA 1 to SB 308PassedHansenThis amendment adds specific matters that the Delaware Public Service Commission should consider when the Commission investigates the methodologies, data, and assumptions used by Commission-regulated electric distribution companies in developing load forecasts submitted to PJM. 
SA 1 to SB 249StrickenPinkneyThis Amendment authorizes the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to coordinate with State, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies to establish voluntary deflection and referral pathways to connect individuals to harm reduction programs and behavioral health treatment services, including pathways available before and after arrest. 
HB 422CommitteeHilovskyThis Act requires enhanced informed consent before administering vaccines to infants under 12 months of age. Providers must discuss possible side effects, the overlap between the 2–4-month vaccination, and how to report events to VAERS or file VICP claims. A signed acknowledgment form (developed by DHSS) is required. The Act also mandates that vaccination history be documented in every SUID/SIDS investigation to support accurate cause-of-death determinations. These measures directly respond to families’ requests for greater transparency following the loss of healthy infants shortly after routine vaccinations, while preserving access to recommended immunizations.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENHANCED INFORMED CONSENT FOR INFANT VACCINATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION IN SUDDEN UNEXPECTED INFANT DEATH INVESTIGATIONS.
HA 2 to HB 328PassedHarrisThis Amendment returns language providing copies of the Register of Regulations to the 2 state daily newspapers and delays the effect of the changes to § 1134(a)(6), Title 29 until July 1, 2027, to allow time for the implementation of the necessary technological updates. 
HA 1 to HB 380StrickenGriffithThis Amendment to House Bill No. 380 clarifies exceptions and requirements for the reporting and sharing of personal data under House Bill No. 380. 
HS 1 for HB 379CommitteeBerryThis Act is a substitute for HB 379 which includes revisions to the school and district level component section of Chapter 16 to align the code with current State and National guidelines for education. This Act reduces the emphasis on discipline and focuses instead on guidelines to promote a positive learning environment that assists students at risk for or experiencing academic or behavior problems. This Act repeals § 1605A of Title 14 as § 1605 of Title 14 now addresses its contents. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL DISCIPLINE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
HA 1 to HB 363PWBBerryThis Amendment allows further discretion within agencies in changing posted speeds in residence districts. This Amendment also changes the word "residential" to "residence" to reflect the definition used in Title 21. This Amendment updates the enactment language to reflect that the lower speed limit may not be enforced until the agency or entity with responsibility posts new signage on the roadway.  
HCR 131CommitteeOsienskiThis House Concurrent Resolution requests the Department of Labor to evaluate the feasibility of apprenticeship programs for school-based mental health professionals and submit a report to certain members of the General Assembly, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Controller General by November 1, 2026.REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.
HB 424CommitteeK. WilliamsIn 2004, the 142nd General Assembly passed House Bill No. 500 as amended by House Amendment No. 1, creating an Autism registration and surveillance program. Physicians, surgeons, dentists, podiatrists, or other healthcare practitioners are required to report occurrences using the established procedure or incur a fee of $100 for each violation of failure to report. The Department of Health & Social Services (DHSS) has received questions from providers about Delaware’s required Autism Surveillance and Registration Program and concerns about privacy, ethics, and the absence of parental consent to store this information. The Autism Surveillance and Registration Program was implemented in a passive approach, and the data collected is not used for analysis or review. The Division of Public Health’s current strategy around Autism is to promote awareness and encourage appropriate screenings. This Act repeals the Autism Surveillance and Registration Program and requires that protected health information collected at an individual level to be expunged under statutory confidentiality requirements. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 RELATING TO AUTISM SURVEILLANCE AND REGISTRATION.
HB 398CommitteeCarsonThis Act allows Delaware horse racetracks to sell alcohol for on-premise consumption until 2:00 a.m. This Act also removes the power of municipalities to require closing time to be at an earlier time for horse racetracks that sell alcoholic liquor.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE TIME OF SALES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
SB 320CommitteePinkneyThis Act modernizes Delaware’s pharmacy practice laws by authorizing pharmacists to practice to the full extent of their education and training. Pharmacists have the expertise necessary to provide patient care beyond what current Delaware law allows, and enabling them to do so is an important step toward expanding access to health care in this State. Under this Act, pharmacists are permitted to independently evaluate patients, identify health conditions, order and prescribe laboratory tests, and prescribe drugs or devices without reliance on statewide protocols, formularies, or specified lists of conditions. Pharmacists may not prescribe controlled substances, with the exception of medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder, which pharmacists may only prescribe under a standing order from the Division of Public Health. In order to enable pharmacists to prescribe medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder under a standing order, this Act also amends the Uniform Controlled Susbstances Act in Chapter 47 of Title 16 to include “pharmacist” in the definition of “practitioner.” To ensure continuity of care, this Act also establishes requirements for documentation of treatment and communication with primary care providers. This Act takes effect immediately, but implementation is delayed by up to 1 year to give the Board of Pharmacy time to implement necessary regulations. This Act does not affect current law regarding the use of statewide protocols, standing orders, or collaborative practice agreements. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PHARMACY AND PHARMACISTS.
SA 1 to SB 313PWBMantzavinosThis Amendment shifts the burden to notify the Office of the Governor and Department of Health and Social Services from the Department of Justice to the acute care hospital in question.  
SS 3 for SB 58CommitteeHoffnerThis Act provides a remedy for convicted persons relating to changes in forensic scientific or technical information. Specifically, a convicted person may apply to the Superior Court for relief if certain forensic scientific information was not available to be offered by the convicted person prior to the conviction or if it undermines forensic scientific evidence that was presented at trial. The court must grant relief if (1) the convicted person files an application asserting that the relevant forensic evidence is currently available and was not ascertainable through the exercise of reasonable diligence by the convicted person before or during trial or before the date of entry of a plea, (2) the application is accompanied by an affidavit from a forensic expert that satisfies certain requirements, and (3) the court determines that, had the evidence been presented at a trial, there is a reasonable likelihood that the result at trial would have been different or that the convicted person would not have been convicted. Once a petition for relief is filed, the Superior Court shall set a hearing on the petition, not later than 180 days after the petition was filed, and notify the petitioner and the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice may file a response to the petition within 90 days after its filing. After the hearing, if the court determines that the petitioner has failed to make a prima facie showing that the petitioner is entitled to relief, the court will dismiss the petition in a written opinion. However, if the court determines that the petitioner has made a prima facie showing that the petitioner is entitled to relief, the court may grant the petitioner discovery on matters relating to the forensic evidence used to obtain the conviction or sentence at issue and hold another hearing to determine whether there is a reasonable likelihood that, had the new evidence been presented at a trial, the convicted person would not have been convicted. If so, the court shall grant such relief as the court deems appropriate, which may include vacating the petitioner's conviction. For purposes of the Act, "convicted person" means a person who has received a verdict of guilty by the trier of fact, entered a plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere that was accepted by the court, or received a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. Like Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 58, Senate Substitute No. 3 differs from Senate Bill No. 58 in that (i) it clarifies that relevant forensic scientific evidence that may provide a basis for relief is not limited to evidence presented at trial, but rather includes evidence that was presented before trial, at trial, or before the date of entry of a plea; and (ii) it clarifies that the court must grant relief if the relevant criteria are satisfied. Like Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill No. 58, Senate Substitute No. 3 differs from Senate Bill No. 58 in the following ways: • It replaces "application" with "petition," in order to maintain consistency in how a petition seeking relief under § 4505 of Title 11 is described. • It gives the court discretion to take certain actions if it finds that a petitioner has made a prima facie showing of the requirements for relief under § 4505 of Title 11. Under Senate Bill No. 58, the court would have been required to take certain actions. • It provides that if a petitioner has established entitlement to relief under § 4505 of Title 11, the court shall grant such relief as it deems appropriate, which may include vacating the petitioner's conviction. Under Senate Bill No. 58, the court would have been required to vacate the petitioner's conviction and grant the petitioner's motion for a new trial. In addition, Senate Substitute No. 3 differs from Senate Bill No. 58 in that it requires the application to be accompanied by an affidavit from a forensic expert and that it permits the Superior Court to hear a claim for relief later than 180 days after the petition if there is good cause for an extension.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO POSTCONVICTION REMEDY.
SS 1 for SB 1Lieu/SubstitutedTownsendThis Act amends Titles 16, 18, 29, and 31 of the Delaware Code and Chapter 237, Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware relating to primary care insurance. Among other things, the Act does the following: Section 1 of the Act amends § 9903 of Title 16 of the Delaware Code to provide that the Health Care Commission, in coordination with the Primary Care Reform Collaborative, will monitor compliance of primary care providers with value-based care delivery models established under the Office of Value-Based Health Care Delivery (OVBHCD). Section 2 of the Act amends § 9904A of Title 16 to remove a time frame limitation for the period during which the Health Care Commission is authorized to request written reports by health insurers regarding progress in adopting and implementing value-based payment models. Under the Act, the PCRC may continue to request such reporting going forward. Section 3 of the Act amends § 329 of Title 18 to provide that administrative penalties for violations of §2503(a)(12), §2503(a)(15), § 3342B, and § 3556A of Title 18 may be equivalent to the amount of the violation, and that penalties imposed for such violations are to be deposited into a Primary Care Fund, which will be used by the Statewide Benefits Office and the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance. Section 4 of the Act amends § 334 of Title 18 to clarify that the OVBHCD has the ability to promulgate regulations necessary to accomplish the stated goals of reducing health-care costs by increasing the availability of high quality, cost-efficient health insurance products that have stable, predictable, and affordable rates. Section 5 of the Act amends § 2503 of Title 18 to extend current cost containment calculations to rate filing year 2027. In rate filing year 2028 and thereafter, it specifies that costs per service for health benefit plans may not exceed certain Medicare Reference-Based Pricing Targets, which are based on the “Full Medicare rate,” meaning the applicable wage-adjusted base Medicare rate for different services, the Free-Standing Children’s Hospital Medicare outpatient payment rate, or the TEFRA Rate, meaning the target amount under the federal Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Waiver Program applicable to Free-Standing Children's Hospitals, unless certain exemptions apply. Carriers issuing plans in the commercial market for 2 consecutive years and that cover more than 5,000 members must meet minimum percentages of alternative payment model contracting, as specified. Section 6 of the Act amends § 3342B of Title 18 concerning primary care coverage offered by individual insurance plans. Under the Act, starting in 2026, carriers must spend at least 11.5% of their total cost of medical care on primary care, at least 5% of which must be via prospective primary care management payments. Carriers must offer value-based care programs and may not deny contracted providers the opportunity to participate in an offered value-based care program. In addition, the Commissioner is required to issue regulations regarding the calculation of total cost of care. Section 7 of the Act applies the same changes as Section 6 of the Act to § 3556A of Title 18, concerning primary care coverage offered by group insurance plans. Section 8 of the Act deletes a sunsetting clause contained in Section 14, Chapter 237, Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware, which would have repealed § 2503(a)(12)a., § 3442B(b)(3), and § 3556A(b)(3) of title 18, effective January 1, 2027. Section 9 of the Act amends § 5204 of Title 29 to provide that health-insurance coverage for public officers and employees shall be provided by a carrier whose cost per service may not exceed certain Medicare Reference-Based Pricing Targets, which are based on the "Full Medicare rate, the Free-Standing Children's Hospital Medicare outpatient payment rate, or the TEFRA Rate, unless certain exemptions apply. In addition, Section 9 of the Act specifies that coverage shall be provided by a carrier offering value-based care programs equivalent to the commercial market requirements. Section 10 of the Act amends §5224 of Title 29 concerning primary care coverage of insurance coverage for public officers and employees, to require plans to report data to the OVBHCD on the percentage of primary care spending as a percentage of total medical costs for plan years 2027 and 2028 and to increase spending on primary care by 1% per year thereafter until primary care spending reaches 11.5% of total medical costs. Section 11 of the Act creates §539 of Title 31, concerning state public assistance, to require entities providing health insurance under § 505(3) to report data on the percentage of primary care spending as a percentage of total medical costs for 2 plan years and, in subsequent years, increase primary care spending by 1% until primary care spending reaches 11.5% of total medical costs. Section 12 of the Act provides that the Department of Insurance shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the Act within 18 months of enactment. This Act is a substitute for and differs from Senate Bill No. 1 in that it bases the limits for costs per service for health benefit plans on Medicare Reference-Based Pricing Targets, which may differ based on whether the services are outpatient services, inpatient hospital services, or emergency department services, and on whether the services are being provided by a Free-Standing Children's Hospital; under Senate Bill No. 1, the limits for cost-per-service were based on a percentage of Medicare reimbursement for comparable services. In addition, this Act provides more guidance regarding the application of exemptions from those limits. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16, TITLE 18, TITLE 29, AND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE, AND CHAPTER 237, VOLUME 83 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE, RELATING TO PRIMARY CARE SERVICES.

Legislation Passed By Senate

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
SB 249 w/ SA 2CommitteePinkneyThis Act does all of the following: (1) Establishes a regulatory framework for substance use harm reduction programs that provides immunities for program providers and staff. (2) Modifies the definition of drug paraphernalia. (3) Decriminalizes possession of paraphernalia for individuals who use drugs, while retaining prohibitions for paraphernalia used in the manufacturing or distribution of drugs and the selling of certain drug paraphernalia. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SUBSTANCE USE HARM REDUCTION.
SB 286CommitteePooreThis Act clarifies portions of Chapter 84 of Title 21 of the Delaware Code pertaining to new recreational vehicle, vessel, or new recreational trailer manufacturer-dealer agreements. The Act includes the following provisions: Definitions. The Act amends § 8401 of Title 21 and clarifies the definitions of "new recreational trailer" and "new recreational vehicle" and adds definitions of "all-terrain vehicle," "off-highway vehicle," "side-by-side vehicle," and "vessel." Written agreements. Manufacturers are required to specify in writing to their new recreational vehicle dealers licensed in the state the dealers' obligations for pre-delivery preparation, manufacturer-sponsored maintenance programs, manufacturer extended warranty, certified pre-owned warranty, manufacturer-issued service contracts, parts exchange programs, recall, and warranted service on the dealers' products. In addition, manufacturers must compensate their new recreational vehicle dealers for these services and provide the dealers with a schedule of compensation and the time allowances for the performance of the work and services. Termination, cancellation, nonrenewal, or alteration of a dealership. In the event a new recreational vehicle dealer terminates, cancels, or fails to renew a manufacturer-dealer agreement for good cause, and the manufacturer fails to cure the deficiencies, at the new recreational vehicle dealer's election and within 45 days of the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal, the manufacturer must, in addition to its existing obligations, compensate the dealer for any transporting, handling, packing, storing, and loading of any returned parts, tools, and equipment. Warranty obligations. With respect to parts reimbursement, reasonable compensation to a new recreational vehicle dealer may not be less than the rate charged by the dealer for like services to nonwarranty customers for nonwarranty parts, service, or actual wholesale cost, plus a minimum 40% handling and the cost of any freight to return the warranty parts to the warrantor. A new recreational vehicle dealer must notify the warrantor within 180 days if it is unable to perform any warranty repairs. In addition, a schedule of compensation for warranty services must include reasonable compensation for diagnostic work, parts, repair service, and labor. Time allowances for the diagnosis and performance of warranty work and services must be reasonable and adequate. With respect to manufacturer-sponsored maintenance programs, manufacturer extended warranty, certified pre-owned warranty, manufacturer-issued service contracts, parts exchange programs, recall and warranty parts, and labor reimbursement, reasonable compensation may not be less than the rate charged by the dealer for like service to non-warranty customers for nonwarranty parts, services, and repairs. If a manufacturer furnishes a part of a component to a dealer at no or a reduced cost, the manufacturer must compensate the dealer in the same manner as warranty parts compensation, less the dealer cost for the part or component as listed in the manufacturer's price schedule. Association standing. An association that has at least 4 recreational vehicle dealers as members, substantially all of whom are new recreational vehicle dealers within the State, and that represents the collective interests of its members, has standing to file a petition or civil action against a manufacturer regulated under this chapter for itself or on behalf of any or all of its members. Such an association also has standing to intervene in an action against a manufacturer regulated under this chapter previously filed by an individual member or members of the association to enforce the provisions of this chapter. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COMMERCE AND TRADE.
SJR 14 w/ SA 1CommitteeCruceThis Joint Resolution directs the Department of Education to compile and submit a comprehensive report regarding the workforce data and compensation of education support professionals for the most recent school year. The report must identify staffing levels, vacancies, average wages paid, and the number of employees earning below a $40 hourly wage threshold. The Department is further required to recommend pay scales that align with a minimum living wage and submit its findings to the General Assembly and relevant state offices by November 2, 2026.DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND REPORT ON WORKFORCE DATA RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS.
SB 290CommitteeTownsendThis Act clarifies that quorum does not define the identity of a public body. Under rules of parliamentary procedure like Mason’s Manual or Robert’s Rules of Order, quorum is used to determine whether enough of a body is present to conduct business. Under Delaware’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), quorum is used to determine whether a public body is holding a “meeting” as defined under FOIA and therefore required to comply with open meeting requirements. However, quorum is not, under parliamentary procedure or FOIA, dispositive to determining the identity of the public body that is meeting. The governing document that creates the body determines the identity of the body under parliamentary law and that, in addition to an examination of the actual public business being conducted, will guide answers to questions about the identity of the public body for purposes of FOIA. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC BODIES.
HCR 129PassedWilson-AntonThis House Concurrent Resolution Recognizes the NASCAR All-Star Race and its economic contributions to the state of Delaware.RECOGNIZING THE NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE AND ITS ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
SA 1 to SJR 14PassedCruceThis Amendment removes the requirement that the report includes a recommended hourly, weekly, and bi-weekly rate.  
SS 1 for SB 289CommitteeTownsendThis Substitute differs from Senate Bill No. 289 by retaining the State Treasurer as a member of the State Employee Benefits Committee (Committee) and making the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources a nonvoting member. Like SB 289, this Act allows the appointed members of the Committee to select designees to attend Committee and subcommittee meetings, as is currently allowed for Committee members serving by virtue of position. This change does not apply to meetings of the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee. The authority that appointed the member must approve the appointed member’s proposed designee and the appointed member must provide that written approval to the Committee chair or subcommittee chair, as applicable. In addition, this Act makes the Controller General a voting member of the Committee. This Act also adds the Chair of the Delaware Health Care Commission to the Committee and designates that individual as the Chair of the Committee. Further, this Act makes the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, who currently chairs the Committee, a regular voting member. This Act clarifies that proposal review committees are subcommittees and clarifies that the membership or attendance of a quorum of Committee members on or at a subcommittee meeting does not constitute a meeting of the Committee. The Act requires that official action by a subcommittee requires a roll call vote.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE.
SA 2 to SB 249PassedPinkneyThis Amendment does the following: (1) Authorizes the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to coordinate with State, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies to establish voluntary deflection and referral pathways to connect individuals to harm reduction programs and behavioral health treatment services, including pathways available before and after arrest. (2) Makes clear the Superior Court retains jurisdiction over a violation of § 4771(d) of Title 16 (formerly § 4774(e) of Title 16). 

Legislation Passed By House of Representatives

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
SB 201PassedMantzavinosSection 1 of the Act exempts an individual not engaged in the business of “wholesaling” real estate from needing to be a real estate licensee. The business of wholesaling is when someone enters into an Agreement of Sale as a buyer, then markets the property and assigns that agreement to a different buyer and collects a fee for that assignment. While this process is unobjectionable under certain circumstances, at other times, it is used as a means to charge an excessive assignment fee, which is “equity stripping” of money that should go to the seller. The Act makes clear that marketing properties this way is the brokerage of real estate and must be done by a real estate broker. This is based on similar laws in Pennsylvania. Section 2 of the Act includes the business of wholesaling under the definition of real estate services. It also clarifies that a person engaged in the business of wholesaling must be licensed under Chapter 29 of the Delaware Code. Section 7 of the Act allows 270 days for such persons to become licensed. Section 3 of the Act defines “wholesaling”. Section 4 of the Act increases the amount a member of the public may collect from the Real Estate Guarantee Fund from $25,000 to $50,000 and increases the minimum amount of the Fund from $250,000 to $350,000. It also provides more discretion to the Commissioners, making it easier to award funds to a member of the public. In addition, it provides additional detail for how Commissioners may approve expenditures from the Fund and requires that they shall be provided with financial statements relating to the Fund. Section 5 of the Act adds a section to the Delaware Code for requirements for the business of “wholesaling” and adds protections for the member of the public entering into a wholesaling transaction. This is patterned after a recently enacted law in Pennsylvania. Section 6 of the Act provides that Sections 1, 3, and 4 of the Act, which include changes to certain definitions and revisions to the Real Estate Guaranty Fund, take effect upon the Act’s enactment into law. Section 7 of the Act provides that Section 2 of the Act, which requires a wholesaler to be a real estate licensee, takes effect 270 days after the Act’s enactment into law. Section 8 of the Act provides that Section 5 of the Act, concerning the right to cancel agreements of sale or contracts for wholesale transactions, takes effect 90 days after the Act’s enactment into law. The Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS
HB 261 w/ HA 1CommitteeK. WilliamsThis Act amends Title 14 to provide the Department of Education the authority to adopt rules and regulations regarding the transportation of public school students.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION OF PUPILS.
SJR 13PassedPettyjohnThis Senate Joint Resolution recognizes that missed court appearances create costs for the justice system and negative consequences for individuals, and that reminder notifications can reduce failure-to-appear rates. It directs the Delaware Judiciary to report on the cost, timeline, and requirements to build a court date reminder program for the Justice of the Peace Court and to expand it to the Court of Common Pleas, Family Court, and Superior Court and provides that DELJIS shall build the program if funding is appropriated.DIRECTING THE DELAWARE JUDICIARY TO ESTABLISH A PILOT COURT DATE REMINDER PROGRAM AND TO STUDY AND REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING THE PROGRAM STATEWIDE.
SB 273PassedWalshThis Act clarifies that security film is distinct from ballistic-resistant materials, and adds that school construction will satisfy the requirements of § 2306(b) if ballistic-resistant materials are used in the required locations. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SAFETY FEATURES IN NEW SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION OR MAJOR RENOVATIONS.
HB 351CommitteeCookeThis Act makes it a crime to knowingly manufacture, sell, offer to sell, transfer, or possess a vehicle security circumvention device, or to aid or permit another to use a vehicle security circumvention device. This Act also requires individuals to report a lost or stolen vehicle security circumvention device to a law enforcement agency within 48 hours of becoming aware of the loss or theft. This Act does not include a special penalty as the Chapter already provides a penalty for misdemeanors, which includes a fine not less than $28.75 nor more than $115, or imprisonment not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days, or both. Additionally, for each subsequent offense the person shall be fined not less than $115 nor more than $230, or imprisoned not less than 90 days nor more than 6 months, or both. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 28 of Article IV of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to create a new crime within the jurisdiction of the Court of Common Pleas, Family Court, or Justice of the Peace Court. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VEHICLE SECURITY CIRCUMVENTION DEVICES.
HA 1 to HB 261PassedK. WilliamsThis Amendment clarifies that out of district transportation for nonpublic schools must be provided in accordance with the IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, or any other State or federal law. 
HB 369CommitteeGormanThis Act codifies Executive Order No. 9 issued on May 1, 2025, by Governor Matthew Meyer regarding the establishment, within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY SAFETY.
SCR 187PassedPooreThis Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 13, 2026, as Delaware Local Government Day in the State of Delaware.RECOGNIZING MAY 13, 2026, AS DELAWARE LOCAL GOVERNMENT DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
HA 1 to HB 217PassedK. JohnsonThis amendment to House Bill No. 217 replaces the term “mailbox” with “drop box”, adds in-person return on the next business day to the means of key surrender, and permits the tenant to leave keys in the rental unit or a secured drop box identified by the landlord.  
SCR 189PassedHoffnerThis resolution proclaims May 14, 2026, as "Home Care Advocacy Day" in the State of Delaware and recognizes the dedication and hard work of caregivers.PROCLAIMING MAY 14, 2026, AS “HOME CARE ADVOCACY DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE, RECOGNIZING BOTH ADULT AND PEDIATRIC HOME CARE NEEDS.
SCR 190PassedPettyjohnThis Senate Concurrent Resolution designates May 2026 as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware.DESIGNATING MAY 2026 AS "LYME DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Senate Committee Assignments

Committee
Corrections & Public Safety
Education
Finance
Health & Social Services
Housing & Land Use

House Committee Assignments

Committee
Administration
Appropriations
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce
Education
Health & Human Development
Judiciary
Labor

Senate Committee Report

No Senate Committee Report

House Committee Report

Committee
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce
Health & Human Development

Senate Defeated Legislation

No Senate Defeated Legislation

House Defeated Legislation

No House Defeated Legislation

Nominations Enacted upon by the Senate

NomineeStatusCommission/BoardReappointment
Babowal, Gregory R.ConfirmedCommissioner, Court of Common PleasReappointment
Blount, Danielle S.ConfirmedCommissioner, Family Court Reappointment
DePrima, Anthony J.ConfirmedMember, Public Service CommissionNew
Heald, Timothy W.ConfirmedAdult Correction Healthcare Review CommitteeNew
Holmes, Candace E.ConfirmedJudge of the Family Court in and for Kent CountyNew
Iorii, Regina A.ConfirmedMember, Public Service CommissionNew
Morris, Tamarra F.WithdrawnMember, Industrial Accident BoardNew
Phillips, Vanessa S.ConfirmedChair, Merit Employee Relations BoardNew
Powers, William E. ConfirmedMember, Water Infrastructure Advisory CouncilNew
Richard, Michael T.ConfirmedMember, Public Service CommissionNew
Wheatley, Robert C.ConfirmedMember, Public Service CommissionNew