Daily Report for 3/17/2026

Governor's Actions

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
SB 191SignedSeigfriedThis Act updates the language establishing the board of directors for the Delaware Institute for Dental Education and Research. This Act adjusts the composition of the voting and non-voting members of the board, the term limits of any board members, and procedures for how the Chair and Vice Chair are selected. The Act clarifies that any member of the board must complete a training on diversity. Any consultant from a university asked to assist the board with its official business does not vote. The Act makes minor changes pertaining to the purpose and duties of the board.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE INSTITUTE FOR DENTAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.
SB 210SignedHansenThis bill amends the definition of “Community-owned energy generating facility” in Title 26 of the Delaware Code, § 1001(5) by adding the requirement that the point of interconnection be located in the service area of a utility under the regulation of the Public Service Commission.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

New Legislation Introduced

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HB 318CommitteeShupeThis Act terminates the Delaware Health Resources Board by deleting in its entirety Chapter 93 of Title 16. This Board does have a responsibility to require certain persons to perform and accept certain charity care under § 9311. This responsibility is transferred to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HEALTH PLANNING AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND THE DELAWARE HEALTH RESOURCES BOARD.
HA 1 to HS 1 for HB 200PassedChukwuochaThis Amendment makes the following technical corrections: 1. Reorganizes paragraph structure in Section 1 and Section 2 of HS 1 for HB 200 to be consistent with other health coverage mandates in Chapters 33 and 35 of Tite 18. 2. In Section 2 of HS 1 for HB 200, corrects "individual" to "group and blanket" health insurance policies regulated under Chapter 35 of Title 18. 3. In Section 2 of HS 1 for HB 200, removes the cost-sharing limitation exception for catastrophic plans because catastrophic plans are individual health plans. 4. In Section 4 of HS 1 for HB 200, for purposes of clarity, adds that the coverage applies to all health benefit plans delivered or issued for delivery under § 505(3) of Title 31. 5. In Section 5 of HS 1 for HB 200, adding “issued” to the applicability date to clarify the Act applies to policies, contracts, or certificates that are newly issued after December 31, 2027. 
HA 4 to HB 133PassedSnyder-HallThis amendment to House Bill No. 133 does all of the following: (1) clarifies that the word “fee” as used in the hardship waiver statute does not include restitution; (2) clarifies that toll violations, offenses eligible for voluntary assessment, red light camera, and speed camera violations are not eligible for waiver or modification under this Act; (3) makes a technical correction; (4) exempts assessments related to the Victims Compensation Fund from the courts’ authority to waive, modify, and suspend fines and fees; and (5) removes an additional report required of the courts. 
SA 1 to SS 1 for SB 116PassedLockmanThis Amendment adds language to clarify that the allowed payment restrictions are consistent throughout the Act and also changes the requirements regarding accepting certain payments from any entity to only charitable organizations or government entities. It also makes clear that a judgment vacated under this Act still counts as a judgment for purposes of calculating whether a tenant as had 3 judgments in the previous 24 months to make the tenant ineligible to use the Right of Redemption. It also makes a technical correction on line 31.  

Legislation Passed By Senate

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
SB 239PassedHansenThis Act removes the 8% cap on net energy metering for customer-generation.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND NET METERING.
HCR 102PassedMinor-BrownThis House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the work of the First State Health Leaders Alliance.RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE WORK OF THE FIRST STATE HEALTH LEADERS ALLIANCE.
HCR 101PassedCarsonThis resolution recognizes the week of March 15 through March 21, 2026, as “National Agriculture Week” in Delaware.RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF MARCH 15 THROUGH MARCH 21, 2026, AS “NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Legislation Passed By House of Representatives

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HA 1 to HB 63PassedWilson-AntonThis Amendment to House Bill No. 63 changes the required advertising disclosures contained in House Bill No. 63. If an advertisement in this State depicts or advertises aerial fireworks, it must include a warning that fireworks are generally illegal without a permit in Delaware, that sparklers, poppers, and similar products may be illegal in Delaware, and that potential purchasers should check their local and state law before purchasing or using the advertised products. If an advertisement does not contain or depict aerial fireworks, it need only contain warnings that (1) fireworks may only be legally used in Delaware on July 4, the third day of Diwali, December 31, and January 1; (2) Delaware law limits the types of fireworks that may be used; (3) a permit may be required; and (4) potential purchasers should check their local and state laws before purchasing or using the advertised products. For billboard advertisements, a large and legible font must read “SOME FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL. CHECK LOCAL AND STATE LAWS BEFORE PURCHASING.” Where House Bill No. 63 changed the 30-day sales period prior to the 4 holidays during which fireworks can be used to a 15-day sales period, this Amendment leaves it as a 30-day sales period. Where House Bill No. 63 required that a person seeking to sell fireworks must apply for a permit 90 days before the sales period, this Amendment requires the application 60 days before the sales period. This Amendment further provides for two different categories of disclosures at the time of sale. For the sale of fireworks requiring a permit or otherwise containing pyrotechnic substances above the threshold limits allowable without a permit, the disclosure to buyers must include notice that (1) the fireworks may be illegal and illegal possession or use may result in financial penalties; (2) fireworks are dangerous and improper use may result in death or serious physical injury; (3) information on the safe usage and disposal of fireworks; and (4) a reminder that generally, fireworks are only legal on the third day of Diwali, July 4, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. For the sale of fireworks that individuals may use and possess without a permit, the disclosure to buyers must include (1) information on the safe usage and disposal of fireworks and (2) a reminder that generally, fireworks are only legal on the third day of Diwali, July 4, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. 
HB 266 w/ SA 1SignedOrtegaThis Act allows a large municipality to permit the rental of a low-speed motorized scooter through ordinance or other regulation.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MOTORIZED SCOOTERS.
SCR 148PassedWalshThis Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes and honors contributions made by Irish Americans to the American Revolution.HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF IRISH AMERICANS IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
HB 293CommitteeMorrisonThis Act adds any act that contains the characteristics of a hate crime to the definitions of crimes for the purposes of the Victims Compensation Assistance Program.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE VICTIMS COMPENSATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
HA 1 to HB 278PassedSpiegelmanThis amendment makes a technical correction. 
HA 2 to HB 278PassedSpiegelmanThis amendment makes a technical correction. 

Senate Committee Assignments

Committee
Corrections & Public Safety
Education
Environment, Energy & Transportation
Judiciary

House Committee Assignments

Committee
Administration
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce
Education
Elections & Government Affairs
Health & Human Development
Judiciary
Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)
Transportation

Senate Committee Report

No Senate Committee Report

House Committee Report

Committee
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce

Senate Defeated Legislation

No Senate Defeated Legislation

House Defeated Legislation

No House Defeated Legislation

Nominations Enacted upon by the Senate

No Records