State legislature

Delaware

Official Delaware bill text, status, plain English summaries, and amendment notes tied back to the General Assembly's own records.

Last scanned Aug 24, 2026, 10:01 AM

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60 bills shown

Delaware2025Jul 1, 2026
HA1TOSB332Passed Legislature

Amendment Changing When Senate Bill 332 Starts

This amendment sets a new start date for Senate Bill 332, making it begin six months after the law is enacted.

Delaware2025Jul 1, 2026
SA1TOHB373Passed Legislature

Amendment Clarifying Hemp Product Rules

This amendment states that House Bill No. 373 does not ban non-drink hemp products if they follow safety laws, force stores to get a marijuana license just for selling them, or call them marijuana because they contain certain chemicals.

Delaware2025Jul 1, 2026
SA2TOHB373Passed Legislature

Amendment Clarifying Hemp Product Rules

This amendment states that House Bill No. 373 does not ban non-drink hemp items, force stores to get marijuana licenses just for selling hemp, or call products with certain chemicals 'marijuana'.

Delaware2025Jul 1, 2026
SA2TOHB75Passed Legislature

Amendment to House Bill 75 on Sexual Abuse Laws

This amendment defines terms and sets rules for lawsuits against employers or organizations when a minor is sexually abused, including limits on money awards and special evidence requirements if the abuser cannot defend themselves.

ChildrenEducationHealthcareLabor
Delaware2025Jul 1, 2026
SA3TOHB373Passed Legislature

Amendment Clarifying Hemp Product Rules

This amendment states that House Bill No. 373 does not ban non-drink hemp products if they follow laws, force stores to get marijuana licenses just for selling them, or call them marijuana because they contain certain chemicals.

Delaware2025Jul 1, 2026
SA3TOHB75Passed Legislature

This Amendment does all of the following: (1) Provides definitions of terms used throughout this Act, including a definition of “person” for use when describing the employer of the victim’s alleged abuser.

This Amendment does all of the following: (1) Provides definitions of terms used throughout this Act, including a definition of “person” for use when describing the employer of the victim’s alleged abuser.

EducationLabor
Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
HA1TOHCR157Passed Legislature

Amendment to House Concurrent Resolution No. 157

This amendment fixes a mistake by changing a funding amount from $1 billion to $320 million and moves the required report date to February 15, 2027.

Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
HA1TOSB233Passed Legislature

Amendment on Impossibility of Performance Defense

This amendment proposed adding a rule that allows people to use the excuse that they could not perform a task as a legal defense in court.

Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
HA1TOSS1FORSB116Passed Legislature

Amendment Changing Tenant Redemption Rules

This bill changes the rules so that tenants cannot use their right to stop an eviction if they have two unpaid rent judgments in the last 18 months.

Housing
Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
HA2TOSS1FORSB116Passed Legislature

Amendment Setting Effective Date for Senate Bill No. 116

This amendment sets the start date for Senate Substitute No. 1 of Senate Bill No. 116 to September 1, 2026.

Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
HB479Passed Legislature

Community Heat Protection and Industrial Accountability Act

This law requires certain commercial operations in Delaware to stop or reduce activities that raise nearby residential temperatures by more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit during extreme heat events.

Technology
Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
HB481Passed Legislature

HB481: New Rules for Delaware Public Utilities

This bill requires public utilities in Delaware to share clearer rate information, undergo regular management audits, and limits how much Delmarva Power can charge customers for non-mandatory infrastructure projects.

Energy
Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
HCR153Passed Legislature

Designating Launch Into Your Future Month in Delaware

This resolution names October 5 through November 6, 2026, as 'Launch into Your Future Month' to recognize statewide efforts helping high school seniors plan for education and careers.

EducationLabor
Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
HCR154Passed Legislature

Honoring Delaware's 2026 Secretary of Education Scholars

This resolution officially praises high school students in Delaware who were chosen as the 2026 Secretary of Education Scholars for their academic achievement and leadership.

Education
Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
HCR156Passed Legislature

DESIGNATING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026, AS "GFWC INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE UNITED TO END DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

DESIGNATING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026, AS "GFWC INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE UNITED TO END DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
HS1FORHB211Passed Legislature

Innovate Delaware Tax Credit Program

This law creates a program that gives tax credits to taxpayers who donate money to approved projects supporting early-stage technology companies and accelerators in Delaware.

LaborSmall BusinessTaxesTechnology
Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
HS2FORHB401Passed Legislature

The Delaware Hemp Regulation Act

This law creates rules for selling and buying hemp-derived products in Delaware, including who can sell them, how they must be tested, age limits, and a tax on sales.

Taxes
Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
SB353Passed Legislature

Temporary Pause on Large Data Center Projects

This bill stops the approval of new large-scale data centers in Delaware until January 31, 2027.

Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
SB354Passed Legislature

Limits Liability for Banks and Intermediaries Holding Insurance Money

This bill states that banks and securities intermediaries are not liable if they receive insurance money while acting only as a custodian or trustee, but the actual investor can still be asked to return it.

Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
SB360Passed Legislature

SB360: Changes Eligibility Rules for Delaware Family and Medical Leave Insurance

This bill removes the rule that workers must be employed by an employer for at least 12 months to qualify for leave benefits.

HealthcareLabor
Delaware2025Jun 30, 2026
SJR22Passed Legislature

Official Revenue Estimate for Delaware's General Fund in Fiscal Year 2027

This resolution sets the official numbers for how much money the state expects to collect, refund, and carry over into its main budget account for fiscal year 2027.

BudgetTaxes
Delaware2025Jun 29, 2026
HA1TOSB272Passed Legislature

Amendment Adding Reporting Rules and Cost Changes for Public Works Projects

This amendment requires yearly reports on worker demographics for certain construction projects, sets an end date for the law in 2031, and raises the cost limit for which these rules apply.

EducationLabor
Delaware2025Jun 29, 2026
HA1TOSB326Passed Legislature

Amendment to Remove Content from Senate Bill 326

This amendment deletes all content added by Senate Amendment No. 1 and removes text about limiting nonmandatory spending.

Delaware2025Jun 29, 2026
HA2TOHCR147Passed Legislature

Amendment Removing Automated Case Assignment Language

This amendment deletes text about a randomized, automated case assignment system and changes the deadline for a related report to March 30, 2027.

Delaware2025Jun 29, 2026
HA2TOSB94Passed Legislature

Amendment to Define Respiratory Care Practitioner Duties

This amendment updates the rules for respiratory care practitioners by adding specific life support machines they can manage and defining related medical treatments.

Healthcare
Delaware2025Jun 29, 2026
HB478Passed Legislature

HB478: Updating Who Can Receive Background Check Results

This law updates the rules so that background check results are sent to both the State Auditor and their chosen representative.

Delaware2025Jun 29, 2026
HCR157Passed Legislature

Requesting a Report on Online Lottery Sales

This resolution asks the State Lottery Office to send a report by January 15, 2027, that shows online lottery sales data and analyzes options to support physical store retailers.

Taxes
Delaware2025Jun 29, 2026
HCR158Passed Legislature

DIRECTING DELMARVA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, THE STAFF OF THE DELAWARE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE DELAWARE DIVISON OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE TO CLOSELY EXAMINE THE NON-MANDATORY INVESTMENT BUDGET CONTAINED IN DELMARVA'S DRAFT INFRASTRUCTURE, SAFETY AND RELIABLITY PLAN.

DIRECTING DELMARVA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, THE STAFF OF THE DELAWARE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE DELAWARE DIVISON OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE TO CLOSELY EXAMINE THE NON-MANDATORY INVESTMENT BUDGET CONTAINED IN DELMARVA'S DRAFT INFRASTRUCTURE, SAFETY AND RELIABLITY PLAN.

Budget
Delaware2025Jun 29, 2026
SA1TOHB310Passed Legislature

Amendment Defining Large Energy Use Facilities and Tax Credit Rules

This amendment defines what counts as a large energy use facility in Delaware and sets the rules for these facilities to qualify for tax credits by meeting specific clean power requirements.

EnergyTaxes
Delaware2025Jun 29, 2026
SA1TOHB75Passed Legislature

Amendment to House Bill No. 75 on Sexual Abuse Laws

This amendment defines terms for lawsuits about sexual abuse of minors, sets rules for suing employers or supervisors who were negligent, waives government immunity in these cases, limits money awards, and creates special proof requirements if the accused is dead.

ChildrenEducationHealthcareLabor
Delaware2025Jun 29, 2026
SA2TOHS1FORHB233Passed Legislature

Senate Amendment to House Bill No. 233 on Large Energy Use Facilities

This amendment combines previous changes and updates rules for large energy users by refining definitions, exempting certain petroleum facilities, limiting new requirements to state-regulated utilities, and setting conditions for service contracts.

Energy
Delaware2025Jun 29, 2026
SA3TOHB445Passed Legislature

This Senate Amendment to House Bill No.

This Senate Amendment to House Bill No.

Delaware2025Jun 25, 2026
HA16TOSS1FORSB300Passed Legislature

Exemption for Permit Holders from Background Checks

This bill removes the requirement for people who already have a valid Delaware concealed carry permit to get another background check.

Firearms
Delaware2025Jun 25, 2026
HA1TOHS1FORHB401Passed Legislature

Amendment Changing Lab Rules, Tax Rate, and Fund Handling for HDCPS

This bill requires HDCPS to be tested by accredited labs not disapproved by DATE, raises the retail tax rate from 6% to 9%, mandates that tax money be held in a separate fund, and sets an end date based on a federal law.

AgricultureTaxes
Delaware2025Jun 25, 2026
HA1TOSB315Passed Legislature

Amendment Giving the Council a Role in Fund Decisions

This amendment removes Senate Amendment No. 1 and adds rules requiring the Council to review fund applications and suggest how money should be spent.

Delaware2025Jun 25, 2026
HA1TOSS1FORSB212Passed Legislature

Limits Local Laws on Hunting and Fishing

This amendment stops counties and cities from making new rules about hunting, fishing, or trapping unless those rules apply only to land they own or rent.

Housing
Delaware2025Jun 25, 2026
HA2TOHB382Passed Legislature

Limits on Rental Car Loss of Use Fees

This law stops rental companies from charging extra 'loss of use' fees for accidents caused by simple mistakes, but allows them to charge up to 30 days if the damage was done on purpose or through criminal acts.

Housing
Delaware2025Jun 25, 2026
HA2TOHS1FORHB453Passed Legislature

Rules for Digital Price Signs in Stores

This amendment allows stores to use digital signs that show prices but sets strict rules on what technology they can include and how often the prices can change.

Technology
Delaware2025Jun 25, 2026
HB500Passed Legislature

Delaware Fiscal Year 2027 Bond and Capital Improvements Act

This law authorizes the State of Delaware to issue bonds and spend money from specific funds for building projects, equipment upgrades, and facility repairs during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

AgricultureBudgetFirearmsHousing
Delaware2025Jun 25, 2026
HCR152Passed Legislature

Honoring Young Women at the 2026 Delaware Girls State Session

This resolution officially recognizes and congratulates young women from across Delaware who participated in the 2026 session of Delaware Girls State.

Education
Delaware2025Jun 25, 2026
SB337Passed Legislature

SB337: Funding for State Grants in Fiscal Year 2027

This law provides $99.4 million in state funds to government units, senior centers, fire companies, and other organizations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

BudgetEducationHealthcareTechnology
Delaware2025Jun 24, 2026
HA15TOSS1FORSB300Passed Legislature

House Amendment to Update Firearm Dealer Rules

This amendment updates the legal definition of a firearm, changes how dealers report business hours and background checks, allows sales at specific events, adds license penalties for violations, and prohibits state agencies from creating gun owner registries.

Firearms
Delaware2025Jun 24, 2026
HA1TOHB431Passed Legislature

Amendment to Allow Composting on Large Farm Properties

This amendment requires counties to let people compost organic materials for business use on private properties zoned Agricultural Conservation outside the growth zone that are at least 4 acres in size.

AgricultureLand
Delaware2025Jun 24, 2026
HA1TOHB458Passed Legislature

Amendment Setting an End Date for House Bill No. 458

This amendment makes House Bill No. 458 end automatically 10 days after the Department of Health and Social Services publishes notice that Regulation 4462 has been updated to address backflow preventer requirements for low hazard buildings.

Delaware2025Jun 24, 2026
HA1TOHS1FORHB453Passed Legislature

Amendment Clarifying Exceptions for Discounts and Price Discrimination

This amendment clarifies exceptions in House Bill No. 453 by changing who can offer discounts, removing limits on purchase history usage, adding insurance producers to the exempt list, and defining specific financial terms.

Privacy
Delaware2025Jun 24, 2026
HA1TOSB9Passed Legislature

Technical Corrections to Senate Bill No. 9

This amendment corrects the part of a law that sets when different sections take effect.

Delaware2025Jun 24, 2026
HA3TOHS1FORHB396Passed Legislature

Amendment Removing 'Energy Drink' From Beverage Bill

This amendment changes a previous bill by removing the words 'energy drink' so it only covers hand-crafted drinks with high caffeine.

Energy
Delaware2025Jun 24, 2026
HR27Passed Legislature

Recognizing Staff Appreciation Day in the Delaware House

This resolution names Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as 'Staff Appreciation Day' to honor employees of the Delaware House of Representatives.

Labor
Delaware2025Jun 24, 2026
SA2TOHB190Passed Legislature

Amendment to Grant-in-Aid Rules and Oversight

This amendment updates the rules for organizations seeking government grants, adds new steps they must follow regarding finances and policies, and gives state officials more power to check how grant money is spent.

ChildrenEducationLabor
Delaware2025Jun 24, 2026
SB352Passed Legislature

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE UNIFORM COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP ACT.

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE UNIFORM COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP ACT.

Budget
Delaware2025Jun 24, 2026
SCR223Passed Legislature

Request for Rules on Broadcasting High School Sports

This resolution asks the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association to create rules that let qualified media groups and school programs broadcast playoff and championship games.

Education
Delaware2025Jun 23, 2026
HA1TOHCR147Passed Legislature

Amendment Changing Report Due Date

This amendment changes the deadline for a report due from the Court from December 31, 2026 to March 30, 2027.

Delaware2025Jun 23, 2026
HA1TOHS1FORHB404Passed Legislature

Amendment to Set Expiration Date for House Bill No. 404

This amendment changes when an existing law ends and sets its start date.

Education
Delaware2025Jun 23, 2026
HA1TOHS1FORHB427Passed Legislature

Amendment Clarifying Local Gun Discharge Rules

This amendment states that local towns can still make their own rules about firing guns and similar weapons.

Firearms
Delaware2025Jun 23, 2026
HA1TOSB286Passed Legislature

Amendment to Senate Bill No. 286: New Rules for Recreational Equipment Dealers

This amendment moves rules about new recreational equipment into a new chapter of state law instead of changing the existing chapter on vehicles and trailers.

Delaware2025Jun 23, 2026
HA1TOSB306Passed Legislature

Amendment Removing Candidate Rules from SB 306

This amendment deletes new rules about who can run for office and a required statement form that Senate Bill No. 306 added to the Rehoboth Beach city charter.

Delaware2025Jun 23, 2026
HA2TOHS1FORHB396Passed Legislature

This Amendment removes language that requires retail food establishments to provide warning symbols for high caffeine drinks in other places besides the menu.

This Amendment removes language that requires retail food establishments to provide warning symbols for high caffeine drinks in other places besides the menu.

Delaware2025Jun 23, 2026
HCR149Passed Legislature

DESIGNATING JUNE 12, 2026, AS “LOVING DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

DESIGNATING JUNE 12, 2026, AS “LOVING DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Delaware2025Jun 23, 2026
SA1TOHB300Passed Legislature

Amendment on Girls' Sports Rules

This amendment would have required the Title IX Coordinator to create model policies stating that girls' sports are limited to biological girls, but it was defeated by the Senate.

Delaware2025Jun 23, 2026
SA1TOHS1FORHB200Passed Legislature

This Amendment amends House Substitute No.

This Amendment amends House Substitute No.