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HA1TOHB59 • 2025

This amendment adds a delayed enactment date.

This amendment adds a delayed enactment date.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Lynn
Last action
2026-05-19
Official status
Passed 5/19/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide information on why there is a delay or specify exact dates.

Adding a Delayed Start Date for a Law

The bill changes when the new law starts to work, making it begin 90 days after it is officially made into a law.

What This Bill Does

  • Adds a section that says the Act will take effect 90 days after its enactment into law.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Anyone affected by the original House Bill No. 59

Terms To Know

enactment
When a bill becomes an official law after being approved by lawmakers.
legislature
The group of people who make laws for the state or country.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not explain why there is a delay in starting the law.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-19 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

  2. 2025-06-11 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

Official Summary Text

This amendment adds a delayed enactment date. This Act will take effect 90 days after its enactment into law.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Lynn

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 59

AMEND House Bill No. 59 by inserting the following after line 26:

"Section 2. This Act takes effect 90 days after its enactment into law.".

SYNOPSIS

This amendment adds a delayed enactment date. This Act will take effect 90 days after its enactment into law.