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SB285 • 2025

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EROSION, SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EROSION, SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Last action
2026-04-22
Official status
Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EROSION, SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EROSION, SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.

What This Bill Does

  • AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EROSION, SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.
  • This Act amends Chapter 40 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code to revise and clarify provisions relating to sediment and stormwater management.
  • The Act updates the chapter title to reflect the full scope and purpose of the law; removes outdated and redundant language and standardizes terminology for consistency with current program practices and applicable regulations; adds and revises definitions to improve clarity and alignment with existing regulations; removes certain provisions related to designated watersheds and special management areas that are no longer necessary due to updated regulatory requirements and local code provisions; reorganizes and consolidates multiple sections to improve readability and administrative clarity, including provisions related standard plans; removes outdated provisions related to interim program requirements and program establishment; revises provisions related to the Regulatory Advisory Committee by specifying representation to ensure a balanced and man

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-22 Delaware General Assembly

    Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

  2. 2026-04-21 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate

Official Summary Text

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EROSION, SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.
This Act amends Chapter 40 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code to revise and clarify provisions relating to sediment and stormwater management. The Act updates the chapter title to reflect the full scope and purpose of the law; removes outdated and redundant language and standardizes terminology for consistency with current program practices and applicable regulations; adds and revises definitions to improve clarity and alignment with existing regulations; removes certain provisions related to designated watersheds and special management areas that are no longer necessary due to updated regulatory requirements and local code provisions; reorganizes and consolidates multiple sections to improve readability and administrative clarity, including provisions related standard plans; removes outdated provisions related to interim program requirements and program establishment; revises provisions related to the Regulatory Advisory Committee by specifying representation to ensure a balanced and man