Daily Report for 4/30/2026

Governor's Actions

No legislation is Signed by Governor Today

New Legislation Introduced

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HA 1 to HB 328StrickenMinor-BrownThis Amendment delays the effect of the changes to § 1134(a)(6), Title 29 until July 1, 2027, to allow time for the implementation of the necessary technological updates.  
HA 1 to HB 280PWBChukwuochaThis amendment to House Bill No. 280 makes explicit that the notation for a nonapparent disability on a driver’s license or identification card should be a butterfly. It also requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to consult with disability advocacy groups regarding public outreach on the availability of the nonapparent disability designation. 
HA 1 to HB 135PWBPhillipsThis Amendment makes the following changes to HB 135: 1. Removes the requirement that an alternative indoor space be available “indefinitely” to an individual experiencing homelessness. 2. Clarifies that adequate alternative indoor space must “reasonably” accommodate an individual’s personal property. 3. Replaces the definition of public space with a definition that clarifies that a public space is limited to an outdoor or indoor area owned or controlled by a governmental entity that is open to the general public without restriction as to the identity or purpose of those present. 4. Clarifies that a public space does not include private property. 5. Clarifies that a public space does not include a facility or area that is restricted to a specific intended user and is not open to the public at-large such as public schools. 6. Clarifies that a public space is not a space that requires a permit, license, or registration to access. 7. Clarifies that State and local governments may make and enforce reasonable time restrictions or entrance fees on public spaces so long as the time restrictions or entrance fees apply to all individuals in the same manner and are not disproportionately enforced against individuals experiencing homelessness. 8. Deletes a provision from the bill that creates an affirmative defense to a violation of a statute or ordinance that criminalizes life-sustaining activities. 9. Adds a provision to the bill that clarifies that individuals experiencing homelessness are still subject to all other laws of the State, including laws protecting public safety so long as the laws are not enforced in a manner that disproportionately targets individuals experiencing homelessness.  
SA 1 to SB 259PassedPooreThis amendment adds definitions for the terms “modified” and “renovated”. This amendment also adds an effective date of February 1, 2027. 
SB 295CommitteePooreThis Act adds definitions to update the scope of practice for aestheticians. The current scope of practice does not encompass the actual services that aestheticians are educated and trained to perform. This Act provides clarity to professionals and the public as to what treatments are permissible and specifies that an aesthetician’s ability to perform treatments is subject to meeting training requirements and manufacturer directions. Finally, the Act adds language, which was previously repealed, to state that licenses must be displayed at the place of business or available for inspection upon request. An apprentice license must be displayed at the apprentice’s workstation. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AESTHETICIANS.

Legislation Passed By Senate

No Legislation Passed By Senate

Legislation Passed By House of Representatives

No Legislation Passed By House

Senate Committee Assignments

Committee
Education
Executive
Health & Social Services
Housing & Land Use
Legislative Oversight & Sunset

House Committee Assignments

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Administration
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce
Elections & Government Affairs
Health & Human Development
Labor
Natural Resources & Energy
Public Safety & Homeland Security
Revenue & Finance
Veterans Affairs

Senate Committee Report

No Senate Committee Report

House Committee Report

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Senate Defeated Legislation

No Senate Defeated Legislation

House Defeated Legislation

No House Defeated Legislation

Nominations Enacted upon by the Senate

NomineeStatusCommission/BoardReappointment
Osmond, RobertConfirmedChief Information Officer of the Department of Technology and InformationNew
Storch, Robert P.ConfirmedInspector GeneralNew