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This amendment places a three-year sunset provision on the act.

This amendment places a three-year sunset provision on the act.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Richardson
Last action
2026-01-14
Official status
Passed 1/14/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific information on what happens if the General Assembly does not extend or change the original act.

Three-Year Sunset Provision for an Act

The bill adds a rule that makes another law expire after three years unless lawmakers decide to keep it going.

What This Bill Does

  • Adds a new section to Senate Bill No. 27.
  • Creates a rule that the act will end in three years from when it becomes a law.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The people and organizations affected by Senate Bill No. 27
  • Lawmakers who will need to decide whether to extend or change the original act in three years

Terms To Know

Sunset provision
A rule that makes a law end after a certain time unless lawmakers say it should continue.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what happens if the General Assembly does not pass a new act to extend or change the original one.
  • It is unclear which specific act this amendment will apply to without more details about Senate Bill No. 27.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-14 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

  2. 2026-01-14 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 NO

Official Summary Text

This amendment places a three-year sunset provision on the act.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Richardson

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2

TO

SENATE BILL NO. 27

AMEND Senate Bill No. 27 by inserting after line 117 the following:

"

Section 2. This Act expires 3 years after its enactment into law, unless otherwise provided by a subsequent act of the General Assembly.

".

SYNOPSIS

This amendment places a three-year sunset provision on the act.

Author: Senator Richardson